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

Early Childhood Education Requirements (48 credit hours)

EDUC 203 - Introduction to Children’s Literature Credits: 3
EDUC 214 - Instructional Technology 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 356 - Teaching Methods in Integrated Content Areas (Preschool-Primary) Credits: 3
EDUC 386 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 3
EDUC 490 - Special Topics in Education Credits: 1-3 TBA: 3 hours required
EDUC 490 - Special Topics in Education : Internship (Credits: 3)

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

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

Non-Licensure Major Grade & GPA Requirement

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

Foundations (14 hours)

Civic and Cultural Awareness (13 hours) - 4 Categories of Ways of Knowing

Bachelor ‘s Degree (Bachelor of Science: 14 hours; Bachelor of Arts: 17 hours)

Embedded Experiences (may be core, major and/or elective courses)

Other Content Requirements (3 credit hours)

Early Childhood Education Requirements (48 credit hours)