Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education, B.A. in Education
This dual degree program provides students with the education, training, and hands-on experiences that best prepare them to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds. This major prepares students to work as advocates for young children, birth - age 8, in various community positions such as mental health agencies, developmental programs, family resource programs, childcare resources and referral agencies, child care center or preschool programs, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade classrooms, both public and private, education administrator, preschool director, Head Start and Early Head Start programs as well as to prepare students to pursue advanced degrees in education or other fields.
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Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education B.A. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (31-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
| EDU 250 | Foundations of Education | 3.00 |
| | Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum | 3.00 |
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements (75-77)
| EDU 163 | Praxis Core for Educators Literacy Lab | 1.00 |
| EDU 164 | Praxis Core for Educators Mathematics Lab | 1.00 |
| ECE 250 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3.00 |
| ECE 251 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 471 | Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDU 280 | Valuing Cultural Diversity | 3.00 |
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EDU 163: The Praxis Core Literacy Lab will be waived for students who produce passing scores for both the reading and writing exams.
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EDU 164: The Praxis Core Mathematics Lab will be waived for students who produce a passing score for the mathematics exam.
The following courses require program admission:
| ECE 262 | Early Language and Literacy Development | 3.00 |
| ECE 441 | Play Theory, Creativity and Aesthetics in Early Childhood Education | 3.00 |
| ECE 453 | Methods: Social Science | 3.00 |
| ECE 454 | Methods: Math and Science | 3.00 |
| ECE 456 | Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Programs | 3.00 |
| ECE 463 | STEAM in Early Childhood Education | 3.00 |
| EDRL 471 | Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development | 3.00 |
| EDRL 474 | Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language | 3.00 |
| EDRL 475 | Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners | 3.00 |
| EDRL 477 | Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum | 3.00 |
| EDSP 408 | Social and Emotional Learning | 3.00 |
| EDSP 472 | Typical and Atypical Development of the Young Child | 3.00 |
| EDSP 473 | Developmental Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDSP 474 | Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDSP 475 | Strategies for Teaching Young Children with Disabilities | 3.00 |
| ECE 491 | Student Teaching in ECE | 12.00 |
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Education, Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education
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College Core Curriculum
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31-45
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Major Core Requirements
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75-77
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Electives
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0-14
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Total Credits
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120
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