2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

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2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education, B.S.

The major in early childhood education provides the student with a general education curriculum solidly grounded in the liberal arts and professional preparation in one of two programs: early childhood with certification, or early childhood without certification. The certification program includes the option of early childhood (birth-grade 3) and/or early childhood special education (birth-grade 3).

Program Approval

Students must apply for program approval during the second semester of their sophomore year, upon completing 45 hours. Transfer students apply for program approval in their second semester at Fontbonne University. Program approval is based upon the following criteria:

Completion of EDU 269 without conditions (or a transferred course equivalent);
Qualifying scores on the Missouri General Education Assessment;
Satisfactory completion of the program’s approved dispositional assessment
Successful performance of the essential functions of a major in the Education/Special Education Department
A cumulative, blended GPA of 3.00* for all professional coursework from all colleges/universities attended;
A cumulative, blended GPA of 2.75* from all colleges/universities attended;
Transfer students who have completed Introduction to Classroom Teaching (or equivalent) at another institution must complete a required zero-hour course: EDU 301 Teacher Education at Fontbonne University

*Content/professional courses must be graded courses; pass/fail grades are not accepted

Program Approval with Conditions

This designation is available on a one-time only, one-semester basis, and indicates that the student is deficient in one or more of the above categories. The student may continue to major in a certification program with conditions once, for one semester only. Students who do not eradicate all deficiencies will not be allowed to continue in a certification program, will not be admitted into the teacher certification, and therefore, will not be allowed to student teach.

Rejection for Program Approval

Students who show little or no capability to successfully complete requirements for a certification program in the department will be rejected for program approval, will not be allowed to enroll for additional education coursework in that major, and will be referred for career counseling pursuant to a change of major. A General Studies major with an emphasis in education (which does not lead to certification), could be an option for such students.

General Education Requirements

General education requirements are presented in the undergraduate academic information section in this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

While students must complete a full general education sequence, the following specific general education courses must be taken to meet the requirements for this major:

MTH 102 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers: Number Systems, Geometry and Measurement Credit(s): 3
BIO 108 - Introduction to Life Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
CIS 103 - Computer Technology: Applications for Educators Credit(s): 3
HST 105 - United States to 1865 Credit(s): 3
OR
HST 106 - United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3
PHY 108 - Introduction to Physical Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3

Graduation Requirement

Students must complete one course in religion.

REL 225 - World Religions Credit(s): 3 is highly recommended.

Required Courses in the Major

ECE 131 - Introduction/Observation of Early Childhood Programs Credit(s): 3
ECE 230 - Infant and Toddler Development Credit(s): 3
ECE 232 - The Young Child Credit(s): 3
EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
ECE 300 - Early Intervention in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3
ECE 320 - Advocacy and Public Policy in Education Credit(s): 3
ECE 431 - Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum Credit(s): 3
ECE 432 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credit(s): 3
ECE 433 - Applications of Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum Credit(s): 4
ECE 434 - Early Childhood Management and Professionalism Credit(s): 3

Courses Required for Early Childhood with Certification

EDU 269 - Critical Skills in the Teaching Profession with Field Experience Credit(s): 3
EDU 263 - Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts Credit(s): 6
EDU 306 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 - Reading Methods Practicum-Elementary Credit(s): 3
EDU 333 - Multi-sensory Methods for the Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
EDU 338 - Emergent Literacy Across the Curriculum Credit(s): 2
EDU 325 - Individualized Assessment and Approaches in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3
EDU 373 - Educating Toward A Global Perspective Credit(s): 3
EDU 394 - Counseling Techniques Credit(s): 3
EDU 410 - Planning for Instruction and Assessment Credit(s): 3
EDU 450 - Student Teaching at the Elementary Level* Credit(s): 2-12 (Credits: 6)
EDU 452 - Student Teaching at the Preschool-K Level* Credit(s): 2-12

PreK-K Level Courses Required in Other Disciplines

CDS 105 - Speech and Language Development of the Normal and Exceptional Child Credit(s): 3
NTR 214 - Nutrition and Wellness Credit(s): 2
MTH 350 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Credit(s): 3
BIO 370 - Teaching of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Credit(s): 3

Additional Courses Required for Early Childhood Special Education Certification

EDU 271 - Introduction to Content Planning, Delivery, and Assessment Credit(s): 3
EDU 307 - Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3
ECE 375 - Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3

Courses Required for Early Childhood without Certification

EDU 140 - Critical Literacy for the 21st Century Learner Credit(s): 3
ECE 235 - Play, Happiness, and Well-Being Credit(s): 3
EDU 333 - Multi-sensory Methods for the Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
EDU 338 - Emergent Literacy Across the Curriculum Credit(s): 2
EDU 394 - Counseling Techniques Credit(s): 3
ECE 460 - Internship Credit(s): 7

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

CDS 105 - Speech and Language Development of the Normal and Exceptional Child Credit(s): 3
NTR 214 - Nutrition and Wellness Credit(s): 2