Curriculum Requirements
The degree in Early Childhood Education, concentration Child Development and Family Relations (non-licensure track) prepares students to work effectively with children and families across the life span in diverse cultural contexts. In addition, students successfully completing the program may seek employment in pre-school/daycare settings, program directors in preschool settings, home-based early intervention programs, Head Start, community developmental day programs, such as Boys and Girls Club and YMCA.
Four- Year Curriculum Plan
Four-Year Curriculum Plan in Early Childhood Education, concentration Child Development and Family Relations
For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
* ENG 1110 - English Composition I ( 3 )
* MFL 2 Levels (3)
* MATH 1080 GEC Requirement (3)
* UNIV 1100 - First Year Seminar ( 2 )
* KIN 1541 - Fitness ( 2 )
Semester Hours: 13
Spring Semester
* ENG 1210 - English Composition II ( 3 )
* SCI GEC Requirement (3)
* MSCM 1250 - Elements of Speech and Communication ( 3 ) (SI)
+ CDFR 2150 - Computer Applications ( 3 )
+ CDFR 1000 - Introduction to Child Development and Family Relations (3)
Semester Hours: 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
* SOSC GEC Requirement (3)
* HUM 2410 - Arts & Humanities I ( 3 ) or
* HUM 2420 - Arts & Humanities II ( 3 )
* HEDU 1531 - Health ( 2 )
+ ECED 2800 - Health, Nutrition, and Safety in Early Childhood (3)
= CDFR 2900 - Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Development ( 3 )
= CDFR 2170 - Interpersonal Relationships and Group Dynamics (3)
Semester Hours: 17
Spring Semester
* HIST 1320 - World Societies ( 3 )
* HUM GEC Requirement (3)
* SCI GEC Requirement (3)
% EDU 3030 - Diversity, Pedagogy and Social Change (3)
= CDFR 3210 - Creative Activities for Young Children ( 3 )
# Elective (3)
Semester Hours: 18
Junior Year
Fall Semester
= CDFR 3000 - Middle Childhood and Adolescence ( 3 )
= CDFR 3610 - Curriculum and Instruction for Young Children ( 3 )
+ ECED 3600 - Guiding Behavior in Young Children (3)
# Elective (3)
# Elective (3)
# Elective (3)
Semester Hours: 18
Spring Semester
= CDFR 3320 - Family Policy ( 3 )
= CDFR 4810 - Perspectives on Teaching Exceptionalities and Diverse Learners ( 3 )
% EDU 3005 - Educational Psychology and Human Development (3)
# Elective (3)
# Elective (3)
Semester Hours: 15
Senior Year
Fall Semester
+ CDFR 4200 - Family and Social Systems ( 3 )
= CDFR 4730 - Administration and Supervision of Human Development Programs ( 3 )
+ CDFR 4900 - Senior Seminar (3)
# Elective (3)
Semester Hours: 12
Spring Semester
= CDFR 4620 - Practicum in Human Development ( 3 ) (WI)
= CDFR 4920 - Parent Education ( 3 )
# Elective (3)
# Elective (3)
Semester Hours: 12
Total Minimum Credit Hours: 120
Key to symbols used:
Distribution of Hours
* 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.