Major in Early Childhood with Minor in Early Childhood Special Education (Pre-K Only Track—No License) Concentration (BA/BS)
90 credits
Required Courses
| EDEL 100 | Education in a Democratic Society | 3 |
| EDEL 200 | Planning for the Elementary and Early Childhood Classroom | 3 |
| ECYF 231 | Family and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDEL 244 | Early and Elementary Education for Social Justice | 3 |
| ECYF 252 | Creative Experiences for Young Children | 3 |
| ECYF 260 | Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| ECYF 301 | Teaching in the Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Program | 3 |
| ECYF 310 | Promoting Prosocial Behavior in Young Children: Guidance and Cultural Factors | 3 |
| ECYF 315 | Infant Toddler Curriculum and Environment | 3 |
| ECYF 330 | Health and Well Being in Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECYF 345 | Culture and Language in Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| ECYF 381 | Early Childhood Language Arts | 3 |
| ECYF 442 | Administration of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| EDEL 491 | Independent Study in Elementary Education | 1 TO 6 |
| EDFO 420 | Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDPS 260 | Human Growth and Development for Elementary Education | 3 |
| EDPS 391 | Learning and Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 |
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| EDRD 204 | Literature for Children | 3 |
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| EDRD 318 | Literature for Young Children | 3 |
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| EDRD 390 | Early Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| MUSE 265 | Basic Music for Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| SPCE 201 | Introduction to Students With Exceptional Needs | 3 |
| SPCE 210 | Theory and Practices in Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| SPCE 215 | Assessment of Young Children With Exceptional Needs | 3 |
| SPCE 311 | Developmental Methods for Infants and Toddlers with Exceptional Needs | 3 |
| SPCE 312 | Developmental Methods for Preschool Children with Exceptional Needs | 3 |
| SPCE 417 | Practicum: Infants/Toddlers and Preschoolers with Special Needs | 1 TO 6 |
| Advisor approved elective | 12 |
Total Credits: 90
MUSE 265 also satisfies a University Core Curriculum requirement (Tier 2 Fine Arts/Design/Humanities and Writing emphasis course). EDFO 420 also satisfies a University Core Curriculum requirement (Tier 2 Natural Sciences/Social Sciences course).