2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Major in Early Childhood with Minor in Early Childhood Special Education (Pre-K Only Track—No License) Concentration (BA/BS)

90 credits

Required Courses

ECYF 100Introduction to Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies

3

ECYF 202Child and Family Wellness

3

ECYF 231Family and Community Relations

3

ECYF 252Creative Experiences for Young Children

3

ECYF 260Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction

3

ECYF 301Teaching in the Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Program

3

ECYF 310Promoting Prosocial Behavior in Young Children: Guidance and Cultural Factors

3

ECYF 315Infant Toddler Curriculum and Environment

3

ECYF 345Culture and Language in Teaching and Learning

3

ECYF 381Early Childhood Language Arts

3

ECYF 442Administration of Early Childhood Programs

3

ECYF 491Practicum in Early Childhood Education

3

EDEL 200Planning for the Elementary and Early Childhood Classroom

3

EDEL 244Early and Elementary Education for Social Justice

3

EDFO 420Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education

3

EDPS 260Human Growth and Development for Elementary Education

3

EDPS 391Learning and Assessment in Early Childhood

3

EDRD 204Literature for Children

3

or

EDRD 318Literature for Young Children

3

EDRD 390Early Emergent Literacy

3

MUSE 265Basic Music for Classroom Teachers

3

SPCE 201Introduction to Students With Exceptional Needs

3

SPCE 210Theory and Practices in Early Childhood Special Education

3

SPCE 215Assessment of Young Children With Exceptional Needs

3

SPCE 311Developmental Methods for Infants and Toddlers with Exceptional Needs

3

SPCE 312Developmental Methods for Preschool Children with Exceptional Needs

3

SPCE 417Practicum: Infants/Toddlers and Preschoolers with Special Needs

1 TO 6

Advisor approved elective

12

Students take 3 credits for SPCE 417.