Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Family Relations Concentration, B.S.

CDFR requirements (must have a ‘C’ or better):

• CDFR 1000 - Introduction to Child Development and Family Relations (3)
• CDFR 2150 - Computer Applications (3)
• CDFR 2900 - Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Development (3)
• CDFR 3000 - Middle Childhood and Adolescence (3)
• CDFR 3210 - Creative Activities for Young Children (3)
• CDFR 3320 - Family Policy (3)
• CDFR 3610 - Curriculum and Instruction for Young Children (3)
• CDFR 4200 - Family and Social Systems (3)
• CDFR 4620 - Practicum in Human Development (3)
• CDFR 4730 - Administration and Supervision of Human Development Programs (3)
• CDFR 4810 - Perspectives on Teaching Exceptionalities and Diverse Learners (3)
• CDFR 4900 - Senior Seminar (3)
• CDFR 4920 - Parent Education (3)

Early Childhood Education Required Courses

• ECED 2800 - Health, Nutrition, and Safety in Early Childhood (3)
• ECED 3600 - Guiding Behavior in Young Children (3)

Education Required Courses

• EDU 3030 - Diversity, Pedagogy and Social Change (3)
• EDU 3005 - Educational Psychology and Human Development (3)

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  All students who are majoring in Child Development and Family Relations must have an updated CPR/First Aid Certification for infants and children, current TB tests, and Criminal Record Check issued by the Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE).  These are required for any practicum and service learning field experiences.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Distribution of Hours

Key to symbols used:

* General Education Curriculum (GEC) - 39

+ Child Development and Family Relations Required Courses - 42

=  Early Childhood Education Required Courses - 6

% Education Required Courses - 6

#  Electives - 27

< * Prior to enrolling in  CDFR 4620 , students must have successfully completed CDFR 2900 , CDFR 3210 , and  CDFR 3610 , or their respective equivalents, with a grade of “C” or better. This requirement must be met regardless of a student’s grade point average. 

(SI) = Speaking Intensive; (WI) = Writing Intensive

Note:

All students who are majoring in Child Development and Family Relations must have an updated CPR/First Aid Certification for infants and children, current TB tests, and Criminal Record Check issued by the Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE).  These are required for any practicum and field experience.