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

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• SOWK 3233 - Parenting: Family and Community 3

• or

• SOWK 3453 - Child Welfare Policy and Practice 3

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• SPED 3613 - Exceptional Individuals 3

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• SPED 3523 - Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities 3

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• 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