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academic coursework - early childhood program

All students seeking acceptance into the Early Childhood program must first complete the University Requirements and the six standards for entrance into the School of Education.

Students who major in early childhood education must take the following core courses:

  • EDU 206* - Principles of Early Childhood Education
  • EDU 308 - Children's Literature and Literacy
  • EDU 309 - Integrated Curriculum, I, Pre-K, K
  • EDU 312* - Integrated Curriculum in the Primary Classroom
  • EDU 318 - Reading
  • EDU 319 - Mathematics, Science, and Technology for Early Childhood Educators
  • EDU 322 - Family, School, and Community Partnerships
  • IDS 471 - English Language Learners in the Classroom
  • SED 235 - Early Childhood Special Education for Exceptional Individuals
  • SED 365* - Basic Principles of Academic Assessment and Remediation for Exceptional Individuals
  • SED 481 - Teaching Exceptional Students in the Elementary Classroom

*Field work is a major component of the course.

Upon successful completion of the above core courses, students must complete the following courses:

  • EDU 300 - Student Teaching I
  • EDU 400 - Student Teaching II
  • EDU 485 - Student Teaching Seminar

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