Early Childhood Education Major [BAS]

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Complete all Institutional Graduation Requirements. BAS students complete 45 general education credits.

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education requires a minimum of 60 credits to complete the major. A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course counting towards the major, but a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 is required for completion of the major. S/U courses may not be elected for program requirements. This major does not lead to teacher licensure and does not meet the admissions requirements of most master’s degree programs. [Online-only program]

An Associate of Applied Science or Equivalent transfer degree (90 transfer credits) is required to declare this program.

Foundational Core

Students must complete the following courses as part of their APS/AAS from the Community College or within this major

WR 121Z - Composition I*GTW Credits: 4
2 Arts & Creation Courses

2 Humanities Courses

1 Math Course (100 level or above)

2 Social Science Courses

2 Science Courses

Required Program Prerequisites: 6 credits

Students must complete these two courses and the program application to be admitted into the ECED program

ECED 311 - Early Childhood Foundations Credits: 3
ECED 312 - Child Development: Conception through age 8 Credits: 3

Required Core Courses: 54 credits

CORE 1 COURSES (25 credits)

All ‘Core 1 Courses’ must be completed before entering Core 2

FALL TERM COURSES
ECED 321 - Assessments and Observation in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 322 - Critical Issues in Early Childhood Credits: 3
WINTER TERM COURSES
ECED 313 - Family Collaboration in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 314 - Positive Behavior Guidance and Management in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 316 - Play and Learning Environments in Early Childhood Credits: 3
SPRING TERM COURSES
ECED 317 - Literature for Young Children Credits: 3
ECED 318 - Health and Wellness in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 319 - Technology in Early Childhood Credits: 2
Taken after completion of 300 level courses
ECED 309 - Early Childhood Practicum 1 Credits: 2

CORE 2 COURSES (29 credits)

FALL TERM COURSES
ECED 411 - Math Methods in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 412 - Science Methods in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 417 - Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities: Early Childhood Credits: 3
WINTER TERM COURSES
ECED 413 - Social Science Methods in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 414 - Language Arts Methods in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 416 - Creative Arts Methods in Early Childhood Credits: 3
SPRING TERM COURSES
ECED 418 - Multicultural Education in Early Childhood Credits: 4
ECED 419 - Administration in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Taken final term of the program
ECED 409 - Early Childhood Practicum 2 Credits: 4

Total credits required for major: 60

Elective Courses

Students must complete any additional courses necessary to bring the total number of credits to 180 [2+2 total credits = 180]