Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education, B.A.
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Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.
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.
Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement.
Major Requirements (78-81)
| ECE 250 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3.00 |
| ECE 251 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3.00 |
| ECE 441 | Play Theory, Creativity and Aesthetics in Early Childhood Education | 3.00 |
| ECE 457 | Working with Families 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 |
| EDSP 408 | Social and Emotional Learning | 3.00 |
| EDSP 464 | Intensification of Instruction Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support | 3.00 |
| EDSP 471 | Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDU 220 | Principles Of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
| EDU 280 | Valuing Cultural Diversity | 3.00 |
The following courses require program admission:
| ECE 262 | Early Language and Literacy Development | 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 |
| EDUC 470 | Multicultural Education for a Diverse Society | 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 Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education
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Core Curriculum
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31-45
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Major Core Requirements
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78-81
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Electives
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0-11
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Total Credits
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120
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