Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education Semester Sequence

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This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.
EDTR 101 - Foundations of Education 3 Credits.
EDTR 120 - Growth and Development in Early Childhood 3 Credits.
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology 3 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 1

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 4 Credits.
FAPA 100 - Introduction to Fine and Performing Arts 3 Credits.
EDTR 121 - Curriculum and Materials in Early Childhood Education 3 Credits.
EDTR 107 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credits.

Fall Semester Year 2

Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness and Health 3 Credits.
SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives 2 Credits.
EDTR 115 - Children’s Literature 3 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 2

Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3 Credits
Program Electives (see approved list) 6 Credits.
EDTR 204 - Early Childhood Management 3 Credits.
EDTR 273 - Field-Based Experience 3 Credits. (Early Childhood Education)

Note:

*If a student is required to complete ACDV 101 —Transitioning to College (1 credit), this course should be taken in the first semester and will increase the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit.