Early Childhood Education B.S. - Track II Early Childhood Education Professional
Program Features
69 credits
Changes to the current program requirements have been submitted for approval and are under review. Please see your advisor or the department chair if you have any questions.
Required major courses
60 credits
| ECED 232/SPED 232 | Child Development and Cognition | 3 credits |
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| SPED 232/ECED 232 | Child Development and Cognition | 3 credits |
| ECED 263 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| ECED 321 | Enhancing Language and Cognitive Development | 3 credits |
| ECED 323 | Integrating the Curriculum: Projects and Play | 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 |
| ECED 411 | The Arts for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 486 | Internship in Early Childhood | 6 credits |
| SPED 105 | Special Education History and Law | 3 credits |
| SPED 214 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 credits |
Concentrations
24 credits (2 @ 12 credits each, with at least 16 credits total at the 300/400 level) including Curriculum, Creative Arts, Administration & Advocacy, Early Intervention, Diverse Learners, Reading, Health
Required Professional Education
| 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 2.75 and a major QPA of 2.75.
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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.
Directed GE's (co-requisites)
| MATH 105 | Mathematical Problem Solving for PK-8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| MATH 205 | Geometry for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| PSY 105 | GN: Infant and Early Childhood Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 102 | GN: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
| ENGL ____ | English Literature Course | 3 credits |
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.