Early Childhood Education (B-K) B.S.

Curriculum Requirements

The degree in Early Childhood Education (Birth Through Kindergarten Licensure) prepares students for teacher licensure and a teaching career with children from birth through five years in inclusive settings serving both typically and atypically developing young children and their families. In addition to the areas identified for Child Development and Family Relations, students successfully completing the program may seek employment in public school classrooms, private preschools and kindergartens, home-based early intervention programs, Head Start, developmental day programs, and a variety of child care centers and programs.

1. 120 Semester Hours:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or better.  Students must repeat “D” and “F” grades in General Education and Major Courses requirement. Students must pass The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests before being admitted to Educator Preparation Program, and enrolling in upper division courses.  Students must have an updated CPR/First Aid Certification for infants and children, current TP test, and Criminal record Check issued by the Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE).  These are required for any practicum and field experience.

2. General Education Requirement:

Freshman and sophomore years: Complete the General Education Curriculum  (GEC) Program.

3. ECED required courses:

• ECED 2800 - Health, Nutrition, and Safety in Early Childhood (3)
• ECED 1000 - Introduction to the Education of the Young Child (3)
• ECED 2910 - Typical and Atypical Preschool Development (3)
• ECED 3600 - Guiding Behavior in Young Children (3)
• ECED 3620 - Program Development for Infants and Toddlers (3)
• ECED 3621 - Practicum with Infants and Toddlers (1) (WI)
• ECED 3630 - Program Development for Preschool and Kindergarten (3)
• ECED 3631 - Practicum in Preschool and Kindergarten (1) (WI)
• ECED 3640 - Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood (3)
• ECED 3650 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood (3)
• ECED 4900 - Senior Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3)
• ECED 4930 - Reading and Research in Early Childhood (3)
• ECED 4940 - Families, Professionals, and Communities: Teaming and Collaboration (3)
• ECED 4941 - Practicum with Families (2) (WI)
• ECED 4990 - Directed Teaching in Birth Through Kindergarten (12)

4. FCSC required courses:

• CDFR 2900 - Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Development (3)
• CDFR 3210 - Creative Activities for Young Children (3)
• CDFR 4200 - Family and Social Systems (3)

5. Education required courses:

• EDU 2010 - Praxis Core Preparation (1-3)
• EDU 2600 - Orientation to Teaching (3)
• EDU 2800 - Computer Utilizations in Instructional Technology (3)
• EDU 3005 - Educational Psychology and Human Development (3)
• EDU 3030 - Diversity, Pedagogy and Social Change (3)

6. Upper-division courses:

Students must pass the PRAXIS CORE for Educators exam before being admitted dto the Teacher Education Program and enrolling in upper-division courses:

• ECED 3630 - Program Development for Preschool and Kindergarten (3)
• ECED 3631 - Practicum in Preschool and Kindergarten (1)
• ECED 3640 - Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood (3)
• ECED 3650 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood (3)
• ECED 4930 - Reading and Research in Early Childhood (3)
• ECED 4940 - Families, Professionals, and Communities: Teaming and Collaboration (3)
• ECED 4941 - Practicum with Families (2)
• ECED 4990 - Directed Teaching in Birth Through Kindergarten (12)

Four- Year Curriculum Plan in Early Childhood Education (BK) BS.

Requirements for this major may change to satisfy certifying agencies

For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below.

Total Minimum Credit Hours: 120

Key to symbols used:

Distribution of Hours

* GEC Required Courses- 39

= Early Childhood Education, (BK) Required Courses - 49

% Education Required Courses - 14

+ Family & Consumer Sciences Required Courses - 9

& Electives - 9

U Upper division courses/Required Courses

< Students must maintain a 2.7 GPA

< Students must pass Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators Tests before being admitted to TEP, and enrolling in upper-division courses.

TaskStream Account required for all ECE

(SI) = Speaking Intensive;

(WI) = Writing Intensive