Teacher Education (Early Childhood Education Option) 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 3-5 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.
EDTR 204 - Early Childhood Management 3 Credits.
Program Electives (see approved list) 6 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.