Early Childhood Education P-3 Endorsement Program for Elementary Majors or K-8 Teachers
(41 credits)
This Endorsement Program is intended for those who are currently enrolled in the Elementary Education Program at SKC or have graduated from SKC with a bachelor degree in Elementary Education and wish to become certified teachers for children ages 3 to grade 3.
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
| ECED129 | Early Childhood Curriculum and Environments I | 5 |
| 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: | 18 |
Winter Quarter Courses
| ECED451 | Curriculum Integration and Application In Early Grades II | 3 |
| PSYC340 | Childhood Trauma and Socio-emotional Development | 3 |
| ECED140 | Positive Guidance and Classroom Management | 3 |
| ECED141 | Positive Guidance Lab | 3 |
| ECED139 | Early Childhood Curriculum and Environments II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Quarter Courses
| ECED299 | Early Childhood Fieldwork and Practicum | 4 |
| ECED265 | Leadership and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |