2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) [EDE]


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The early childhood education major prepares students to become early childhood educators in preschool settings through grade two. Students learn to create high-quality environments that respect children and their families, are developmentally appropriate, and are child centered.

Career potential:

  • Teacher of preschool through Grade 2 (birth to 8 years old)
  • Child-care provider
  • Child-care center director
  • Resource and referral counselor

B. Professional Preparation and Pedagogy Courses: 53 credit hours


Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation from the College: 124


Total Credit Hours for Early Childhood Education with Concentrations: 124-130


Example of the B.S. in Early Childhood Educ. with a concentration in Social Sciences over four years


First Year


Spring Total credit hours: 16-17


  • Foreign Language - 102 level
  • Select either ANT 102 or GRY 120 or GRY 125

Second Year


Spring Total credit hours: 18


  • SOS - U.S. elective
  • SOS - Global elective
  • GE course
  • GE course

Third Year


Fourth Year


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