Early Childhood Education, B.S.

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This major is administered through the School of Education .

(Birth through 8 years old/Early Childhood Special Education)

The Early Childhood major requires the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Minor for Teachers (birth - 8 years old) . You will be licensed in both Early Childhood and ECSE ages 0-8 years.

After you have completed 24 credits, apply for admission to the Professional Education Program. For a list of the admission criteria, see this section .

The Early Childhood Education Major satisfies the Interdisciplinary Studies GEP requirement. For more information, see the GEP section of the Catalog.

Early Childhood Education Major: Consists of 71 credits.

Required

Required Collateral Courses

Take one

HIST 101 - World History to 1500 3 cr.
HIST 102 - World History Since 1500 3 cr.
GEOG 113 - World Regional Geography 3 cr.
GEOG 120 - Human Geography 3 cr.

Take one

Take one of each of the science disciplines below:

Required ECSE minor

You must also complete the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Minor for Teachers (birth - 8 years old) .

State-Mandated Tests

Pass the state-mandated content test and reading test.

Note

State teacher licensing rules may change at any time due to legislative or licensing changes.

Communication in the Major

Capstone Experience

EDUC 400 - Seminar on Teaching for Intern Teachers 1-2 cr.

Early Childhood Education, B.S.

Required

Required Collateral Courses

Take one

Take one

Take one

Take one of each of the science disciplines below:

Physical science

Earth science

Life Science

Required ECSE minor

State-Mandated Tests

Note

Communication in the Major

Capstone Experience