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

Teaching Major Grade & GPA Requirement

Students completing a teaching 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 Education

The University of Southern Indiana offers both bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs to prepare teachers of young children.

Early Childhood (non-licensure) University Core Curriculum Requirements

Within the University Core Curriculum, early childhood education majors are required to complete specific courses from the following categories:

Required Courses for Early Childhood non-licensure (39 hours)

• EDUC 203 - Introduction to Children’s Literature Credits: 3
• EDUC 221 - Diversity and Equity in Education Credits: 3
• EDUC 241 - Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• EDUC 242 - Growth and Development: Early Childhood Credits: 3
• EDUC 246 - Language and Literacy in the Early Years Credits: 3
• EDUC 255 - Growth and Development: Infants and Toddlers Credits: 3
• EDUC 256 - Guidance of Young Children Credits: 3
• EDUC 261 - Special Needs: Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• EDUC 344 - Family, School, Community Partnerships Credits: 3
• EDUC 351 - Music, Movement, Play, and Expressive Arts Credits: 3
• EDUC 355 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• EDUC 386 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 3

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• EDUC 490 - Special Topics in Education Credits: 1-3

• (Approved topic: Early Childhood Internship; 3 hours required)

• LIBA 497 - Capstone Studies Credits: 3