Early Childhood Education B.S. (Pre-K to 4)
Program Features
55 credits
Required major courses:
| ECED 321 | Enhancing Language and Cognitive Development | 3 credits |
| ECED 322 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 credits |
| ECED 323 | Integrating the Curriculum: Projects and Play | 3 credits |
| ECED 324 | Philadelphia Urban Seminar | 3 credits |
| ECED 331 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 credits |
| ECED 332 | Language Arts for Academic Success | 3 credits |
| ECED 333 | Math I: Investigations and Integration | 3 credits |
| ECED 334 | Designing and Managing the Early Childhood Literacy Environment | 3 credits |
| SPED 350 | Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| ECED 411 | The Arts for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 413 | Science for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 414 | Social Studies for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| REED 314 | Foundations of Reading for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| SPED 351 | Collaboration for Inclusion | 3 credits |
| ECED 420 | Advocacy, Leadership and Collaboration | 1 credits |
| ECED 430 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education | 12 credits |
Required general education courses (co-requisites):
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| | an English Literature course | 3 credits |
| MATH 105 | Mathematical Problem Solving for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| MATH 205 | Geometry for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| PSY 225 | GE: Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 102 | GE: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
Required Professional Education courses:
| PSED 150 | Introduction to Teaching All Students | 6 credits |
| DMET 262 | Educational Communications and Technology | 3 credits |
Additional Requirements:
All students must be admitted into the program prior to taking these classes. In order to be admitted to this program, students must meet the following requirements:
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An overall QPA of 3.0 and a major QPA of 3.0.
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Passing scores on the three Praxis 1 tests (Math, Reading, Writing).
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Successful completion of
MATH 105 and
MATH 205 and two English courses (ENG 103 and one English literature course).
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Obtainment of all clearances and proof of professional liability insurance.
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Interview and presentation of a Beginning Pre K-4th Professional Portfolio.
Program Curriculum Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| PSED 150 | Introduction to Teaching All Students | 6 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| | General Education | 3 credits |
| | FIT Elective | 1 credit |
| PSY 105 | GE: Infant and Early Childhood Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| | Take PEARSON Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) Reading, Writing, & Math | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| ECED 232 | Child Development and Cognition | 3 credits |
| | General Education | 3 credits |
| MATH 105 | Mathematical Problem Solving for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| | GE: English Literature | 3 credits |
| SOC 102 | GE: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| ECED 263 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| | General Education Course | 9 credits |
| MATH 205 | Geometry for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| | FIT Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
ECED 263: (PEARSON Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) Passing Scores Required)
Spring
| DMET 262 | Educational Communications and Technology | 3 credits |
| | General Education Course | 12 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| ECED 321 | Enhancing Language and Cognitive Development | 3 credits |
| ECED 322 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 credits |
| ECED 323 | Integrating the Curriculum: Projects and Play | 3 credits |
| ECED 333 | Math I: Investigations and Integration | 3 credits |
| ECED 334 | Designing and Managing the Early Childhood Literacy Environment | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| REED 314 | Foundations of Reading for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| | General Education | 3 credits |
| ECED 411 | The Arts for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 414 | Social Studies for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| SPED 350 | Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| ECED 332 | Language Arts for Academic Success | 3 credits |
| SPED 351 | Collaboration for Inclusion | 3 credits |
| ECED 412 | Math for Academic Success | 3 credits |
| ECED 413 | Science for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 420 | Advocacy, Leadership and Collaboration | 1 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring
| ECED 331 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 credits |
| ECED 430 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education | 12 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Note: Before registering for a course, students must satisfy prerequisites. Students should see Course Descriptions in the latest catalog. (Descriptions are available online for Undergraduate Courses and Graduate Course Description.)
Total Credit Hours: 120
For more information contact the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at 570-422-3356 or www.esu.edu/eled.