Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education/Child Care degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. understand various theories of teaching, learning, and development
2. identify age-appropriate curriculum goals and recognize methods used to achieve those goals
3. effectively design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all content areas
4. engage in self-reflection to evaluate performance and progress
5. understand the social, economic, political, and cultural issues that impact families and schooling
6. foster a positive regard for individual students and their families regardless of differences
7. use critical thinking and analysis when speaking, reading, and writing

College Requirements:

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive course in any discipline is required. Participation in a Learning Community that includes ENG 1200  or ENG 2400  also satisfies this requirement.

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

* Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

• ENG 1200 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)
• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any group

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

Major Requirements (11 Courses, 30 Credits):

• EDC 200 - Social Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
• EDC 2100 - Social Science in Education 3 Credit(s)
• EDC 2200 - Art Workshop in Education 3 Credit(s)
• EDC 2300 - Music and Movement Workshop in Education 2 Credit(s)
• EDC 2800 - Techniques in Math, Science and Technology Teaching for Early Childhood Education 2 Credit(s)
• EDC 3000 - Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Education Curriculum 3 Credit(s)
• EDC 9105 - Supervised Instructional Experience in Education I 3 Credit(s)
• EDC 9307 - Supervised Instructional Experience In Education II 3 Credit(s)
• HUM 200 - Early Literacy and Children’s Literature 2 Credit(s)
• PSY 1100 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 2400 - Psychological Disorders in Young Children 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

0 to 3 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits. 

The following course is recommended if not taken to fulfill Pathways Flexible Core: Individual and Society (Group D). 

• PSY 3000 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 60