Early Childhood Studies and Early Care, B.S.E. (non-certification)

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The Early Childhood Studies and Early Care program prepares individuals for careers in the field of early childhood and early care including teaching, youth related social service, early care and youth programs, health care, child development, and other community settings. This program does not lead to Texas teacher certification.

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees )

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours )

Core Curriculum Specifics

COUN 2023 - Human Development 3
EDUC 2013 - School and Society 3
COUN 2143 - Human Diversity 3

Major Requirements - 54 semester hours*

ECED 3103 - Introduction to Young Children 3
ECED 3173 - ESL Methods and Materials 3
ECED 4123 - Early Childhood Development: Language and Literacy 3
ECED 4133 - Early Childhood Curriculum 3
ECED 4203 - Infant and Toddler Care and Program Development 3
ECED 4213 - Guidance Strategies and Management Techniques for Young Children 3
ECED 4223 - Developmentally Appropriate Practices 3
ECED 4233 - Play and Learning Environments for Young Children 3
ECED 4403 - Ethics, Professional Standards, and Regulations in Early Care and Preschool Programs 3
ECED 4413 - Organization, Administration, and Leadership in Early Care and Preschool Programs 3
ECED 4423 - Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Early Childhood Teaching Practices 3
ECED 4433 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Care and Preschool Programs 3
ECED 4806 - Early Childhood Practicum 6
KNES 1933 - Emotional, Social, and Physical Wellness of Young Children 3
SOCL 4633 - The Sociology of Family Violence 3
or
SOWK 3233 - Parenting: Family and Community 3
or
SOWK 3453 - Child Welfare Policy and Practice 3
SPED 3613 - Exceptional Individuals 3
or
SPED 3523 - Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities 3
SPED 4533 - Early Childhood Special Education 3

Electives - 24 semester credit hours or more to complete 120 credit hours

Total semester hours - 120

*program requires 36 advanced hours