Major in Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Teacher (PreK-2) program is now Early Childhood: Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities (PreK-2). This program is for those who wish to be licensed to teach PreK-Grade 2 or be licensed by the Office of Childcare Services (formally the Office for Children).
Stage I. Fundamentals of Education in the Inclusive Classroom (Common Core)
The following courses are required for all general education and ESL majors:
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2 Courses | ||
| School in an Era of Change | EDUC-156 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Teach Strategies Inclusive Clr | GEDUC-460 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Students will be evaluated for writing competence at the conclusion of EDUC 156 and must be recommended by the faculty to advance to GEDUC 460. Those students who have not demonstrated satisfactory literacy skills will be required to take a writing course recommended by the faculty and achieve a grade of B or better before advancing to GEDUC 460. Students will again be evaluated after completion of GEDUC 460. Those students who have not demonstrated strong academic and literacy skills will be offered other program options and will work closely with their advisers to find a match for their child-related interests in a non certification field.
Stage II. Subject Matter Core
(44 Semester Hours)
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 Courses | ||
| Great Discoveries in Science | BIOL-103 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Survey Lit for Chl & Yng Adlts | ENGL-313 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| World Civilization I | HIST-100 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Hist Amer Civilization I | HIST-140 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Num. Sys. & Alg.- Elem. Teach. | MATH-115 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Fundamentals of Nutrition Sci | NUTR-111 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC-101 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Developmental Psychology | PSYC-235 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Social & Emotional Development | PSYC-335 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Stage III. Licensure Preparation
(44 Semester Hours):
Strongly recommended:
GEDUC 424: Integrating Educational Technology in the
Classroom
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 Courses | ||
| Intro to Early Child Educatio | EDUC-108 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Sem Tch Learn ECH Elem | EDUC-308 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Practicum Early Child PreK | EDUC-381 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Practicum Early Child K-3 | EDUC-386 | 12.00 | Lecture |
| Educational Tech & Software | GEDUC-424 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Curric for Early Chld Class | GEDUC-462 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Read/Lang Arts for Elem Clsrm | GEDUC-464 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Math for Erly Chd & Elem Clsrm | GEDUC-467 | 4.00 | Lecture |
