Early Childhood Education: P-3, Bachelor of Science

Curriculum

Fall (Third Year)

ECED315	Literacy and Language in the Early Childhood Classroom	3
ECED330	Partnerships and Collaboration	3
ECED375	Fostering Physical Development in Young Children	2
EDUC307	Curriculum, Planning and Assessment	4
EDUC352	Integrated Literacy 1: Selecting, Using & Responding to Texts	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Winter (Third Year)

EDUC321	Research Writing in Education	3
EDUC337	Introduction to Special Education	5
PSYC340	Childhood Trauma and Socio-emotional Development	3
NASD225	American Indian Education and Federal Policy	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Spring (Third Year)

EDUC207	Health, Safety and Drug Awareness	3
EDUC311	Cultures, Diversity and Educational Ethics	3
EDUC312	Diversity in Education Practicum	1
ECED335	Technology and Early Childhood Education	3
EDUC354	Integrated Literacy 2: Meeting Individual Needs Through the Teaching and Learning Cycle	4
EDUC355	Integrated Literacy 2 Practicum	1
Total Credit Hours:		15

EDUC 311 meets the general education requirement of a course that includes the Citizenship competency.

Fall (Fourth Year)

ECED420	Observation, Documentation and Assessment of Young Children	5
EDUC372	Teaching Math in the Early Grades	3
ECED421	Curriculum Integration and Application In Early Grades I	3
ECED305	Social Studies and Young Children	3
EDUC356	Integrated Literacy 3: Designing Literacy Experiences in the Classroom	4
Total Credit Hours:		18

Winter (Fourth Year)

EDUC390	Teaching Science in the Elementary Classroom	4
ECED360	Creativity and Young Children	4
HPED125	First Aid/CPR	1
EDUC471	Action Research In Education	3
ECED451	Curriculum Integration and Application In Early Grades II	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Spring (Fourth Year)

EDUC490	Student Teaching for Elementary Education	12
EDUC495	Reflective Practice and Research in Education	2
Total Credit Hours:		14