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

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

Students who desire a bachelor’s degree but who do not want a teaching license (such as Head Start teachers and child care providers) may declare the early childhood non-licensure major.  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.

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).

Other Content Requirements (3 credit hours)

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

• MATH 103 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Credits: 3

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)
• LIBA 497 - Capstone Studies Credits: 3

• The total number of credits required above is 91 for a BS degree and 94 for a BA degree.  Students may pursue a minor of their choosing or select additional appropriate electives with the help of their advisors.