Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: ECDV-BS (ECEC)

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Early Childhood Development Major, B.S. (Early Care and Education Concentration)

FRESHMAN YEAR (32 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing	3	ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation	3
Fine Arts Course	3	HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877	3
Mathematics Course	3	ECED 2010 - Healthy and Safe Environments for Young Children	3
Natural Science Course	4	Natural Science Course	4
Oral Communication Course	3	Humanities Course	3
Fall Total	16	Spring Total	16

SOPHOMORE YEAR ( 30-33 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ECED 2110 - Infant/Child/Toddler Development	3	ECED 2125 - Infant and Toddler Care	3
Literature Course	3	ECED 2150 - Foundations of Early Childhood Development	3
HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877	3	ECED 3150 - Creative Development of Young Children	3
Social & Behavioral Science Course	3	Social & Behavioral Science Course	3
ECED 2180 - Foundations of Language and Literacy for Young Children	3	Minor Course	3
CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology or Proficiency exam *	0-3
Fall Total	15-18	Spring Total	15

JUNIOR YEAR (30 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ECED 3140 - Guiding Young Children	3	ECED 4140 - Program Development for Young Children	3
ECED 3160 - Body/Brain-based Learning Environments	3	ECED 4347 - Technology and Media in Inclusive Early Childhood Education	3
ECED 3220 - Designing Physical Environments	3	Minor Course	3
SPED 3322 - Early Intervention Strategies for the Exceptional Child	3	Minor Course	3
Minor Course	3	Free Elective Course	3
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	15

SENIOR YEAR (28 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ECED 4010 - Observing and Assessing Young Children	3	ECED 4257 - Mentoring in Early Childhood Education	3
ECED 4150 - Literacy in Young Children	3	ECED 4357 - Management and Administration of Early Childhood Programs	3
ECED 4517 - Family, School, Community Involvement	3	ECED 4570 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education	3
Minor Course	3	Minor Course	3
Free Elective Course	3	Free Elective Course	1
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	13

TOTAL = 120 credits

Note:

* Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of CSCI 1100 . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.