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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Bulletin: 2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin Program: Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure) Major, B.A./B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure) Major, B.A./B.S.

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Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure) - Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

The major is intended for non-traditional students who are currently employed as pre-school teachers or child care providers.  It is not an appropriate major for traditional students.  Prospective students must provide verification of employment to be admitted.

Non-Licensure Major Grade & GPA Requirement

Students completing a non-licensure major must earn at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, a 2.75 major GPA, and a grade of C or better in all courses applied toward degree requirements.

Early Childhood (Non-Licensure) Core 39 Requirements - BS: 40 credit hours/BA: 43 credit hours

Within Core 39, early childhood education majors are required to complete specific courses as indicated in the chart below to meet content requirements for early childhood education (non-licensure).

Foundations (14 hours)
Composition I ENG 101 - Rhetoric and Composition I: Literacy and the Self  3 hrs
     
Composition II ENG 201 - Rhetoric and Composition II: Literacy and the World  3 hrs
     
Communication Choose one of: 3 hrs
  CMST 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking or  
  CMST 107 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication   
     
Mathematics Any Core 39 approved Foundations Mathematics course 3 hrs
     
Physical Activity and Wellness KIN 192 - Concepts in Wellness and Fitness  1 hr
     
First Year Experience UNIV 101 - First Year Experience  1 hr

Civic and Cultural Awareness (13 hours) - 4 Categories of Ways of Knowing
Creative and Aesthetic Expression Select one: 3 hrs
  ART 104 - Design in Materials   
  ART 201 - Introduction to Visual Arts   
  ENG 105 - Introduction to Literature   
  ENG 185 - Introduction to Film   
     
Historical Inquiry Choose one of: 3 hrs
  HIST 101 - The United States to 1877 or  
  HIST 102 - The United States since 1877   
     
Social Inquiry EDUC 221 - Diversity and Equity in Education  3 hrs
     
World Languages & Culture Choose one of: 3 hrs
  HUM 211 - World Humanities I or  
  HUM 212 - World Humanities II or  
  HUM 241 - The Humanistic Tradition in Literature I or  
  HUM 242 - The Humanistic Tradition in Literature II   

Bachelor ‘s Degree (Bachelor of Science: 14 hours; Bachelor of Arts: 17 hours)
World Language & Culture GEOG 330 - World Geography  3 hrs
     
Natural Science with Lab BIOL 108 - Biology for Educators AND 4 hrs
  GEOL 108 - Earth-Space Science for Educators   
Natural Science with Lab CHEM 108 - Chemistry for Educators AND 4 hrs
  PHYS 108 - Physics for Educators   
     
Social Science Social Science Elective 3 hrs
     
Students may pursue a BA degree by completing modern language courses (ARAB/CHIN/FREN/GERM/JPN/LATN/SPAN) 101, 102, 203, and 204. For the BA degree GEOG 330 and the social science elective may be omitted. However, the 8 hours of science is still required.

Embedded Experiences (may be core, major and/or elective courses)
Diversity EDUC 221 - Diversity and Equity in Education   
Global GEOG 330 - World Geography   
Writing EDUC 221 - Diversity and Equity in Education  AND  
  Any Core 39 or Major course that meets the writing embedded criteria  

Other Content Requirements (3 credit hours)

In addition to Core 39, candidates are required to complete the following content courses:

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 103 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer		 Credits: 3

Early Childhood Education Requirements (48 credit hours)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
EDUC 203 - Introduction to Children’s Literature
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer		 Credits: 3
EDUC 214 - Instructional Technology in Education
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer		 Credits: 3
EDUC 241 - Early Childhood Education
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring		 Credits: 3
EDUC 242 - Growth and Development: Early Childhood
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring		 Credits: 3
EDUC 246 - Language and Literacy in the Early Years
Term(s) Offered: Spring		 Credits: 3
EDUC 255 - Growth and Development: Infants and Toddlers
Term(s) Offered: Fall		 Credits: 3
EDUC 256 - Guidance of Young Children
Term(s) Offered: Spring		 Credits: 3
EDUC 261 - Special Needs: Early Childhood Education
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring		 Credits: 3
EDUC 344 - Family, School, Community Partnerships
Term(s) Offered: Fall		 Credits: 3
EDUC 351 - Music, Movement, Play, and Expressive Arts
Term(s) Offered: Spring		 Credits: 3
EDUC 355 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Summer		 Credits: 3
EDUC 356 - Teaching Methods in Integrated Content Areas (Preschool-Primary)
Term(s) Offered: Spring		 Credits: 3
EDUC 386 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Summer		 Credits: 3
EDUC 490 - Special Topics in Education TBA:  3 hours required
Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered		 Credits: 1-3
  • EDUC 490 - Special Topics in Education: Internship  (Credits: 3)
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