The early childhood education major leads to the Bachelor of Science degree and prepares teachers for certification in preschool (P) through grade 5. Early childhood education teachers must have an extensive general education, a thorough understanding of the principles of human growth and development, specialized study in a variety of professional education courses, experiences designed to prepare teachers for working with preschool children and planned field-based experiences with diverse and exceptional children. These experiences must provide application and synthesis of theoretical learning.

Course Requirements (71 hours):

EDU 102 - Orientation to Teacher Education 1-0-1
EDU 204 - Introduction to Applied Linguistics 3-0-3
EDU 205 - Foundations of Education and Psychology (Grades P-5) 3-1-4
EDU 221 - Exploration in Diverse Cultures Seminar 0-2 hours
EDU 222 - Exploration in Diverse Cultures (Foundations F3a, b or c) 1 to 3 hours
EDU 227 - Preschool Curriculum and Methods 2-2-3
EDU 260 - Technology Applications for Educators 3-0-3
EDU 320 - ECE Literacy Instruction 4-0-4
EDU 321 I - Language Arts for Early Childhood 4-0-4
EDU 322 - Integrated Arts and Cultures for Early Childhood 3-0-3
EDU 323 - Cultures and Communities in ECE 3-0-3
EDU 340 - Science for Early Childhood Education 3-0-3
EDU 370 I - Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood I 2-2-3
EDU 371 I - Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood II 2-2-3
EDU 405 - Instructional Management 2-0-2
EDU 429 - Reading Evaluation and Assessment 3-0-3
EDU 488 - Senior Practicum (Grades P-5) 4-1-4
EDU 490 - Professional Seminar 1-0-1
EDU 495 - Teaching of English as a Second Language: Methods and Materials 3-0-3
EDU 499 - Clinical Practice 9 hours
MAT 220 - Mathematics for Teachers P-8 (Foundations F2a) 3-0-3
MAT 321 - Mathematical Inquiry in Early Childhood Education 3-0-3
PSY 434 I - Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth 3-0-3

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