Early Childhood Education: P-3 Minor for Elementary Majors/K-8 Teachers

(43 credits)

This minor is intended for those who are currently enrolled in the elementary education program at SKC or have graduated from SKC with a major in elementary education. This minor and endorsement add the early childhood or preschool component to the K-8 licensure.

Requirements

Students must submit to a federal background check for this program.

Students must receive a “C” or better in all required courses while maintaining an overall grade point average of 3.0 to graduate with the minor.

Curriculum

Fall Quarter Courses

ECED112	Early Childhood Curriculum 1	3
ECED315	Literacy and Language in the Early Childhood Classroom	3
ECED330	Partnerships and Collaboration	3
ECED420	Observation, Documentation and Assessment of Young Children	5
ECED421	Curriculum Integration and Application In Early Grades I	3
ECED375	Fostering Physical Development in Young Children	2
Total Credit Hours:		19

Winter Quarter Courses

ECED103	Positive Guidance and Discipline	3
ECED104	Positive Guidance and Discipline Lab	3
ECED117	Creating a Learning Environment	2
ECED451	Curriculum Integration and Application In Early Grades II	3
ECED340	Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization of Young Children	5
Total Credit Hours:		16

Spring Quarter Courses

ECED299	Early Childhood Fieldwork and Practicum	4
ECED265	Leadership and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

Total Credit Hours: 43