Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development (120 Hours)
*Does not lead to Teacher Certification
Program Outcomes
Students will be able to apply their understanding of evidence-based instructional strategies to plan, differentiate, and lead instruction that engages all learners in any Early Childhood Education classroom.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of Early Childhood Educational content, and curriculum to support diverse learners in achieving meaningful academic outcomes.
Students will demonstrate an ability to effectively assess student knowledge and use assessment data to guide instruction in any Early Childhood Education classroom.
Students will be able to demonstrate professional responsibility by adhering to ethical standards that consistently exhibit behaviors that promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)
Required
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| MATH100 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | 4 |
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| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
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| Scientific Inquiry | 4 |
T ED399: 4 credits for Early Childhood.
Great Conversation Series
Required
| GCON110 | Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| GCON120 | Great Conversation: Western Civilization | 3 |
| GCON130 | GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization | 3 |
| GCON140 | GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art | 3 |
| GCON150 | GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen | 3 |
Early Childhood Development Core (29 hours)
Required
| T ED204 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| T ED204L | Clinical Experience | 1 |
| T ED206W | Child Development: Conception- Early Childhood | 3 |
| T ED211 | Classroom Experience: Early Childhood | 1 |
| T ED308 | Partnerships between Home, School and Community | 2 |
| T ED309 | Special Needs/Inclusion in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| T ED311 | Clinical Experience in Early Childhood | 1 |
| T ED320 | Creative Programs for Young Children | 3 |
| T ED364 | Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Educatio | 3 |
| T ED401 | Child Care Admininstration | 3 |
| T ED404 | Assessment of Children in Early Childhood | 3 |
| T ED414 | Practicum in Early Childhood | 3 |
Early Childhood Development Cognates (18 hours)
Required
| ACCT203 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS140 | Computer Application for Business | 3 |
| ESAT230 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| MGMT243 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| T ED347 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Four Year Plan
Fall - First Year
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
| T ED204 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| BUS101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| T ED109 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 2 |
Spring - First Year
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| T ED309 | Special Needs/Inclusion in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| T ED211 | Classroom Experience: Early Childhood | 1 |
Fall - Second Year
SCI/ELEC
| Scientific Inquiry with Lab | 4 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
| T ED308 | Partnerships between Home, School and Community | 2 |
| ACCT203 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| T ED242 | Multicultural Education in the 21st Century | 3 |
Spring - Second Year
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
GCON
| Great Conversation | 3 |
| T ED206W | Child Development: Conception- Early Childhood | 3 |
| T ED364 | Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Educatio | 3 |
| T ED311 | Clinical Experience in Early Childhood | 1 |
BUS/ELEC
| Business Elective | 3 |
Fall - Third Year
| T ED320 | Creative Programs for Young Children | 3 |
BUS/ELEC
| Business Elective | 3 |
| MGMT243 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| T ED358 | Teaching Reading in the 21st Century | 3 |
BUS/ELEC
| Business Elective | 3 |
Spring - Third Year
| T ED401 | Child Care Admininstration | 3 |
| T ED347 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ESAT230 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| T ED277 | Math for Elem Teachers Grades PK-3 | 3 |
| ESAT201 | First Aid & Emergency Care | 2 |
Fall - Fourth Year
| T ED229 | Classroom Management | 3 |
BUS/ELEC
| Business Elective | 3 |
| T ED410 | Social and Emotional Health and Learning | 3 |
| T ED409 | Online Learning and Technology Applications | 2 |
BUS/ELEC
| Business Elective | 3 |
Spring - Fourth Year
| T ED404 | Assessment of Children in Early Childhood | 3 |
| T ED414 | Practicum in Early Childhood | 3 |
BUS/ELEC
| Business Elective | 3 |
BUS/ELEC
| Business Elective | 3 |
| ESAT333 | Adapted Physical Education | 2 |
Note:
- General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
- Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
- Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
- Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.