Early Childhood Education Teaching, B.A.
Early Childhood Education Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| MATH 1204 | Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| SCI ED 1200 | Inquiry into Life Science | 3 |
| TEACHING 2020 | Introduction to Teaching: Exploring Options | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDPSYCH 2068 | Development and Learning in Sociocultural Contexts | 3 |
| SCI ED 1300 | Inquiry into Physical Science | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| LITED 1044 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MATH 2204 | Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| SCI ED 1100 | Inquiry into Earth and Space Science | 3 |
| SPIE 3150 | Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDPSYCH 3109/5109 | Development and Assessment of Young Children | 3 |
| LITED 3115 | Methods of Teaching Early Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 | Teaching Methods l: Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Early Intervention | 3 |
| EDUC 2401 | Teaching Internship l: Infants/Toddlers | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELEMECML 3149 | Child, Family, School and Community Relationships | 3 |
| ELEMECML 4151 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization | 3 |
| ELEMECML 4162/5162 | Administration and Advocacy of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| MATH 3204 | Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers III | 3 |
| SPIE 4148/5148 | Assessment of Young Children and Families with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPIE 4191/5191 | Experience in Special & Inclusive Education: Birth - 3 Years | 1 |
| EDUC 3523/5523 | Teaching Methods ll: Teaching Elementary Science | 3 |
| EDUC 3524/5524 | Teaching Methods ll: Teaching Elementary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 3602/5602 | Teaching Internship ll: Elementary Methods | 3 |
| LITED 3119/5119 | Language Development and Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELEMECML 4192/5192 | Field Experience and Seminar in Early Childhood | 2 |
| ELEMECML 4130/5130 | Guidance and Instruction in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| MATH 3203 | Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 5 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4132 | Early Childhood Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |