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Undergraduate Studies
Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood
This program is designed for students wishing to teach and direct programs
for children from birth through grade three.
General Education Requirements:
Students entering college first time, Fall 2002 should refer to the
Introductory section of this Bulletin for their General Education Requirements.
English and Communication (9 hours)
English 1100(10), Composition
English 3100(210) or 3120(212), Advanced Expository Writing
Communication: 3 hours
Mathematics (3 hours)
Math 1150(50), Structure of Mathematical Systems I
Biological Science: includes lab (5 hours)
General Biology1012/1013( 001/Lab 003)
Physical Science: includes lab (4 hours)
Humanities (8 hours)
Three courses from two of the following fields: art, music, philosophy,
and literature.
Social Science (15 hours)
Psych 1003(3), General Psychology
PolSci 1100(11, Introduction to American Politics, or equivalent
and one of the following history courses
His 1001(3), American Civilization
His 1002(4), American Civilization
and the following courses:
Pol Sci 1850(85), Global Ecology
Soc 1010(10), Introduction to Sociology, or
any anthropology course.
Degree Requirements
Students are required to take the general education requirements as indicated
for early childhood education above.
Level I: Exploring Education as a Profession
Tch Ed 2210(210), Introduction to Teaching
Tch Ed 2211(211), Introduction to American Schools
Tch Ed 2212(212), Introduction to Learners and Learning
Level II: Analyzing the Nature and Process of Education
Tch Ed 3310(310), Introduction to Instructional Methods
Tch Ed 3312(312), Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Tch Ed 3313(313), Introduction to Learners with Disability and
Inclusive Education
Tch Ed 3315(315), Literacy Learning and Instruction
Phy Ed 3430(130), Elements of Health Education
Phy Ed 3282(282), Physical Growth and Motor Development
Level III: Synthesizing Theory and Practice in Education
Ele Ed 3330(330), Children's Literature and Reading
Ele Ed 3336(336), Teaching Language Arts and Reading, N-9
plus these Early Childhood Education (Ech Ed) courses:
Note Ech Ed 3290(290) and Ech Ed 3291(291) must be taken during
the same semester.
3312(312), Introduction to Early Childhood Education
4317(317), Assessing Individual Needs for Early Childhood
4331(331), Language Acquisition and Development in Early Childhood
3332(332), Early Literacy
4346(346), The Acquisition of Mathematical Concepts
3313(313), Curriculum and Practice: Infant/Toddler
3314(314), Curriculum and Practice: Preschool
3315(315), Curriculum and Practice: Primary
3303(303), Curriculum and Practice Laboratory: Infant/Toddler
3304(304), Curriculum and Practice Laboratory: Preschool
3305(305), Curriculum and Practice Laboratory: Primary
3290(290), Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education I (6 hrs)
3291(291), Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education II (6
hrs)
Attention education majors: Professional education courses must
be completed with a grade point average of 2.50 and no grade lower than
a C- (2.0).
Total: A minimum of 120 hours
Graduate Studies
Master of Education: Elementary Education, Concentration in Early
Childhood Education
This program is designed to develop a master teacher through a common
core of essential knowledge and experiences drawn from current research
and practice in early childhood education.
Core Competencies (12 hours):
Ele Ed 6410(410), Current Research in Early Childhood and Elementary
Programs.
Ele Ed 6411(411), Curricular Issues in the Elementary School
Students may select two of the following courses:
Ech Ed 410, Foundations of Preschool Education (strongly suggested)
Ed Psy 6310(412), Psychology of Learning Processes
Ed Psy 6215(416), Psychology of Early Childhood Development
Ech Ed 6490(490), Internship
Ech Ed 6497(497), Problems
Content Competencies (minimum of 12 hours of course work from the
following areas):
Early Childhood Certification Courses
Early Childhood Electives
Other courses approved by adviser
Curricular Application Competencies ( 9 hours):
A measurement course is required before admission to the exit course Ele
Ed 6423(423) and one of the following is suggested:
Ed Rem 6707(420), Classroom Measurement and Evaluation
Ed Rem 6709(421), Educational and Psychological or Measurement
Ed Rem 6710(431), Educational Research Methods (an option if a
prerequisite measurement course was completed at the undergraduate level)
Ele Ed 6422(422), Curriculum Construction in Elementary School
Ele Ed 6423(423), Curriculum Implementation in Elementary School
Career Outlook
The field of early childhood education has experienced a marked
increase in the demand for highly qualified and professional prepared
educators. As research continues to focus on the crucial early years
of development, the need for trained professionals in early care and education
will continue to rise. Early childhood graduates at all degree levels
are attractive candidates for employment in a variety of educational positions.
The downward extension of ages of schooling opens employment opportunities
in the public and private sector. Future expansions of opportunities
in schools are tied to population growth, increased specialization of
services, and reduction in ratios between professional staff and children
served. Additional career opportunities exist for early childhood educators
in specialized childcare, private family care, instruction and training,
corporations, self-owned businesses, and family- focused public and private
agencies. Qualified early childhood educators can and do make a powerful
difference in the lives of families and children.
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