Early Childhood Education, BS
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses in Education 1 | ||
| ED 101 | Introduction to Education and Lab | 3 |
| ED 102 | Technology:Classroom Applications & Portfolio | 2 |
| The following courses are taken as a block by sophomore students: 2 | ||
| ED 251 | Introduction to Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| ED 315 | Play & Creative Activities & Lab | 3 |
| ED 330 | Curriculum, Methods, & Assessments in Early Childhood & Lab | 3 |
| ED 331 | Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ED 418 | Kindergarten Methods & LAB | 3 |
| SPED 290 | Introduction to Special Needs and Lab | 3 |
| ED 312 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| or SOCI 331 | Racial & Ethnic Relations | |
| The following courses are taken before or after the student has been admitted to the Teacher Education Program: 3 | ||
| ED 275 | Foundations: Parent-Child Relationships | 2 |
| ED 401 | Childrens Literature | 2 |
| ED 456 | Practicum in ECE Leadership 4 | 2 |
| HLTH 290 | Wellness, Safety, & Nutrition from Birth to Grade 3 | 3 |
| SPED 470 | Collaboration in Educational Settings | 3 |
| TESL 431 | Foundations of Teaching ESL & Lab | 3 |
| The following courses may be taken only after the student has been admitted to the Teacher Education Program: 5 | ||
| ED 402 | Early Literacy and Linguistics & LAB | 3 |
| ED 403 | English Language Arts Methods & LAB | 3 |
| ED 404 | Literacy Methods & LAB | 3 |
| ED 423 | Classroom Management Theories and Practices & LAB 4 | 3 |
| ED 424 | Elementary Mathematics Methods & Lab | 3 |
| ED 425 | Elementary Science Methods & LAB | 3 |
| ED 426 | Elementary Social Studies Methods & LAB | 3 |
| ED 455 | Leadership Issues in Early Childhood 4 | 3 |
| ED 458 | Action Research | 3 |
| ED 459 | Professional Development & Action Research | 1 |
| ED 459L | Pre-Student Teaching Experience | 0-1 |
| Twelve (12) credits of student teaching are required for a semester-length experience: | ||
| ED 462 | Student Teaching: Birth - Grade 3 | 12 |
| Total Credits | 81-82 | |
- 1
The following courses are taken as a block by incoming freshman students. Freshmen register for all courses in “01” sections or all courses in “02” sections. Transfer students may take them separately if necessary.
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Transfer students may take them separately if necessary.
- 3
See the Teacher Education application packet for admission process and criteria.
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May be taken either junior or senior year.
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This block of classes should be taken in the Fall and Spring of the Junior Year. Courses taken during junior year have a common lab placement for the year.