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Nov 26, 2024
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2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Inclusive Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) [ECI]
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This major in the Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department prepares students to obtain dual certification in early childhood education and early childhood special education to teach students with and without disabilities in preschool settings through grade 2. Students learn to create high-quality inclusive environments that respect all children and their families, are developmentally appropriate and are child centered.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify and apply knowledge of individual differences to provide meaningful, challenging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Conceptualize and create safe, inclusive, culturally responsible learning environments in order to support student learning.
- Understand and use content knowledge to provide all learners access to and support progress within the general education curriculum.
- Understand and use multiple methods of assessment and data sources in making educational decisions.
- Recognize, select and implement a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning for all students.
- Understand and draw upon foundational knowledge of the social and cultural context of education and ethical principles to inform their practice and advance the profession.
- Understand the principles of effective collaboration with a variety of stakeholders in culturally responsive ways to address the needs of learners across a range of educational experiences.
Career potential
- Early childhood education teacher of children ages birth to grade 2
- Early childhood special education teacher of children ages birth to grade 2
- Child-care provider
- Child-care center director
- Resource and referral counselor
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A. College-wide and General Education Courses: 50 credit hours
Foreign Language 102 (3 cr. hr.)
General Education Program
GE 1: Quantitative Skills
GE 4: United States History and Society
Any GE 4 course.
GE 5: Western Civilization
Any GE 5 course (This category is optional)
GE 6: Contrasting Cultures
Any GE 6 course
GE 7: The Humanities
Any GE 7 course GE 8: The Arts
Any GE 8 course GE 9: Foreign Language
Students must
successfully complete the second semester (102) of a college-level foreign language sequence
or
confirm proficiency equivalent to successful completion of the second semester (102) of a college-level foreign language sequence through a testing program approved by the Modern Languages Department, such as the CLEP or OPI.
GE 10: Basic Communication
GE 11: Prejudice and Discrimination
GE 12: Science, Technology, Values and Society
B. Professional Preparation and Pedagogy Courses
Introductory Inclusive Early Childhood Education Block: 12 credit hours
Inclusive Early Childhood Education Methodology Block I: 9 credit hours
Inclusive Early Childhood Education Methodology Block II: 12 credit hours
Inclusive Early Childhood Education Internship Block: 15 credit hours
Inclusive Early Childhood Education Student Teaching Block: 13 credit hours
C. Approved Childhood and Early Childhood Concentrations
30-31 credit hours with a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300 and 400 level.
Approved concentration requirements are listed in the Childhood and Early Childhood program requirements. If a second major is selected as an alternative to the 30-credit hour concentration, the requirements will be listed in the academic department of the second major.
I. Environmental Studies Concentration
31 credit hours, with a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 300 level or above
A. Required Environmental Studies Core: 13 credit hours
B. Natural Science Courses - select six credit hours at the 300 level and above from the following:
Please note: some courses listed below may require additional prerequisites. C. Social Science Courses - select six credit hours at the 300 level and above from the following:
D. Electives: 6 credit hours
Select six additional credit hours at the 300 level and above from those courses not taken to fulfill the Natural Sciences (B) or the Social Sciences (C) as listed above.
II. Humanities Concentration
30 credit hours, with a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300 level or above. 6 additional credits from Required Humanities Core and/or Humanities Electives at the 100 through 400 level.
A. Required Humanities Core: 12 credit hours
Select one course from each of the groups below: Philosophy - select three credit hours from the following:
Humanities - select three credit hours from the following:
Select three additional credit hours from GE Category 7 - Humanities
Select three additional credit hours from GE Category 8 - The Arts
B. Humanities Electives at the 300 and 400 level : 12 credit hours
- Select 12 credit hours at the 300 or 400 level in any of the following disciplines with the subject prefix:
ATH, ATS, ATT, ENG, MUS, PHI, PWR, THT.
- Additionally, EDU 303 and COM 436 may be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Select 6 additional credits from Required Humanities Core and/or Humanities Electives at the 100 through 400 level.
III. Social Sciences Concentration
30 credit hours, with a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300 level or above.
A. Required Social Sciences Core: 12 credit hours
Select three credit hours from the following:
Select three credit hours from GE Category 4 - U.S. History and Society
Select three credit hours from GE Category 5 - Western Civilization
Select three credit hours from GE Category 6 - Contrasting Cultures
B. Social Sciences Electives at the 300 and 400 level : 12 credit hours
- Select 12 credit hours at the 300 or 400 level in any of the following disciplines with the subject prefix:
ANT, ECO, GRY, HIS, POL, SOC or any of the following courses: FSA 305, FSA 333, FSA 347 or FSA 505 (also listed as SOC 505).
- Select 6 additional credits from Social Sciences Core and/or Social Science Electives at the 100 through 400 level.
IV. English Language Arts and Writing Concentration
A. Writing Introductory Course - select three credit hours from the following:
B. Introductory English - select three credit hours from the following:
C. Professional Writing - select three credit hours from the following:
D. Literature - select three credit hours from the following:
E. English and Professional Writing
- Select 12 credit hours at the 300 and 400 level in any discipline with the ENG or PWR subject prefix.
F. Additional Credits
Select 6 additional credits at the 100 through 400 level in any discipline with the ENG or PWR subject prefix.
V. Mathematics Concentration
Mathematics for Elementary School Teacher
Upper-level Mathematics: 12 credit hours
Statistical Methods: 3 credit hours
Mathematics Electives at the 300 and 400 level
Select three credit hours from the following or any mathematics course at the 300 level or above.
Required Workshops
Complete the following workshops prior to student teaching:
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CARR)
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 126
Example of the B.S. in Inclusive Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Social Sciences over four years
Total credit hours for semester: 16
Total credit hours for semester: 18
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 16
Total credit hours for semester: 18
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 15
Total credit hours for semester: 13
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