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 | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDPSYCH 2030 | Dynamics of Human Development | 3 |
| SCI ED 1300 | Inquiry into Physical Science | 4 |
| TEACHING 2017 | Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| LRNTECH 1031 | Educational Technology and Design | 3 |
| LITED 1044 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MATH 2204 | Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| SCI ED 1100 | Inquiry into Earth and Space Science | 4 |
| SPED 3150 | Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | 2 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDPSYCH 3109 | Development and Assessment of Young Children | 3 |
| EDPSYCH 3148 | Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts | 3 |
| LITED 3115 | Methods of Teaching Early Literacy | 3 |
| TEACHING 3128 | Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 5 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELEMECML 3149/5149 | Child, Family, School and Community Relationships | 3 |
| ELEMECML 4151/5151 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization | 3 |
| ELEMECML 4162/5162 | Administration and Advocacy of Early Childhood Programs | 2 |
| LITED 3119/5119 | Language Development and Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| MATH 3204 | Mathematical Reasoning for Elementary Teachers III | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELEMECML 3161 | Teaching Elementary School Science | 3 |
| ELEMECML 3164 | Teaching Elementary School Social Studies | 3 |
| SPED 4192/5192 | Experience in Special Education | 1 |
| ELEMECML 4124/5124 | Infant Toddler Curriculum and Early Intervention | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| 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 |
| SOCFOUND 3119 | Schools and American Society | 3 |
| TEACHING 4170/5170 | Human Relations: Awareness and Application | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| TEACHING 3132 | Early Childhood Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |