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Education Studies, Concentration in Early Childhood Education: 122 credits

Bachelor of Science

Program Requirements

Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as initial courses in the program. These courses are pre-requisites for all other education courses. In EDU 203, candidates will learn more about the importance and usefulness of E-folio and will also learn to use a variety of technology applications designed to enhance teaching and learning. The grade of C- is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).

General Education Requirements (41 credits)

CTA 206Computer Applications

3
OR
FYE 101First Year Experience Seminar

3
ECO 105Fundamentals of Economics

3
ENG 320Advanced Composition

3
ENG 121English Composition I

3
ENG 122English Composition II

3
PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3
POL 300American Politics

3
HIS 204World History

3
HIS 300World and Regional Geography

3
HIS 316American History

3
SCI 232Life and Environmental Science (with Lab)
SCI 305Earth and Space Science (with Lab)

4
MAT 205Introductory Survey of Mathematics

3

Fine Arts Requirements (12 credits)

Select 4 courses from:

ART 101Art Appreciation 1

3
ART 210Basic Design

3
ART 245The Art of Photography

3
ART 301Drawing and Painting

3
ART 302Drawing

3
ART 304Painting

3
ART 310Exploring Art Media

3
ART 315Watercolor Painting I

3
DRA 105Introduction to the Theater

3
DRA 110Acting I

3
DRA 140Origins and Early Forms of Theater

3
DRA 200Playwriting

3
DRA 307The Performing Arts

3
DRA 330Modern Theater

3
DSN 110Fundamentals of Drawing

3
MUS 101Music Appreciation

3
MUS 201Music in Contemporary Society

3
TEC 215Basic Photographic Techniques

3

Social and Behavioral Science Courses (21 credits)

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3
PSY 330Infant and Toddler Development

3
PSY 333Psychology of the Exceptional Child

3
PSY 336Child Development

3
SOC 425Child Abuse: Recognition and Investigation

3
SOC 426Responding and Investigation: Child Maltreatment

3
SOC 427Responding to the Survivors of Child Abuse and Survivor Responses

3

Required Education Courses (39 credits)

EDU 203Instructional Technology

3
EDU 102E-Folio

0
ECE 201Health, Safety, and Nutrition

3
ECE 202Professional Issues in Early Childhood

3
ECE 214Creating Environments for Learning

3
ECE 207Differentiated Methods of Teaching Infants and Toddlers

3
ECE 208Differentiated Methods of Teaching Pre-Schoolers

3
ECE 209Differentiated Methods of Teaching Kindergartners – Grade 2

3
ECE 217Family, Community, and School Partnerships

3
ECE 403Early Care Education Internship

6
EPY 201Development and Implementation of IEPs

3
EPY 402Learning Differences and Assessment of Exceptional Children

3
RDG 203Learner Development and Early Literacy

3

Electives: To meet the requirement of 122 credits, as approved by the Program Chair, Assistant Chair, or Academic Advisor.