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2009 - 2010

BS in Elementary Education: Early Childhood Education Emphasis
(83.5–90.5 hours*, including licensure hours)



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  1. Make formal application for admission to the program through the Teacher Education Department (201 MCKB).

  2. Complete the ECE exploratory experience before applying for admission to the program.

  3. Complete all GE courses, including the following, prior to beginning program:
      EXSC 169 : Elementary Skills and Activities. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      EXSC 169 : Elementary Skills and Activities. (.5:0:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      DESCRIPTION: Physical skills and activities specific to elementary-age children.
      NOTE: Required for elementary education majors. Meets one Wellness physical education activity requirement.

      EL ED 340 : Children's Literature. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      EL ED 340 : Children's Literature. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Some sections require acceptance to program.
      DESCRIPTION: Trends and titles in children's and adolescent literature. Reading and critiquing as well as practical uses of children's literature in both school and home.

      PHY S 110A : Physical Science A. (4:3:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PHY S 110A : Physical Science A. (4:3:2) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      PREREQUISITE: For majors in elementary, early childhood, or special education.
      DESCRIPTION: Classical and modern physics and chemistry as they relate to current concepts of the physical world. Lab exercises illustrate many topics with concrete examples.
      NOTE: With PhyS 110B satisfies GE Physical Science requirement.

      PHY S 110B : Physical Science B. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PHY S 110B : Physical Science B. (2:2:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Major status in elementary, early childhood, or special education.
      DESCRIPTION: Concepts and methods used in geology to interpret rock record, protect and make use of earth materials, and better understand natural environment and how to live in it. Lab studies, field trips, home projects.
      NOTE: With PhyS 110A satisfies GE Physical Science requirement.

      SFL 210 : Human Development. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp or Su
      DESCRIPTION: Growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence; influences of family, peers, and schools.
      NOTE: Independent Study also.

      SFL 221 : Foundations of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Programs for Young Children. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      SFL 221 : Foundations of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Programs for Young Children. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Su
      PREREQUISITE: SFL 210.
      DESCRIPTION: Historical, philosophical, organizational, and curricular issues related to developmentally appropriate practices in programs for young children.
      NOTE: Due to enrollment constraints, SFL (MFHD) 221 may not be retaken to improve a grade unless approved by the Child and Family Studies Laboratory Steering Committee.

      SFL 222 : Practicum in Developmentally Appropriate Practices. (2:0:12) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      SFL 222 : Practicum in Developmentally Appropriate Practices. (2:0:12) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Su
      PREREQUISITE: SFL (MFHD) 210, 221; 240 or concurrent enrollment.
      DESCRIPTION: Initial practicum with young children to increase understanding of socialization and learning processes, to create meaningful learning opportunities, and to implement developmentally appropriate practices.
      NOTE: Due to enrollment constraints, SFL (MFHD) 222 may not be retaken to improve a grade unless approved by the Child and Family Studies Laboratory Steering Committee.

      SFL 240 : Parenting and Child Guidance. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      SFL 240 : Parenting and Child Guidance. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W
      DESCRIPTION: Theories and skills related to quality parent-child relationships.

  4. Complete an application seminar (seminar schedule posted on Education Advisement and Certification Center Web page and in 120 MCKB).

  5. Complete the following courses:
      ECE 323 : Integrated Curriculum in Programs for Young Children. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      ECE 323 : Integrated Curriculum in Programs for Young Children. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp (Su rarely)
      PREREQUISITE: SFL 221, 222; admittance to either ECE or El Ed licensing programs. Dual majors, please see advisor.
      DESCRIPTION: Implementing integrated learning experiences in dance, music, drama, and visual art for the very young, including importance of home, family, and environments on child's aesthetic growth.

        (prior admittance to program required)
      SFL 355 : Language Development. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      SFL 355 : Language Development. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp or Su
      PREREQUISITE: SFL (MFHD) 160, 210, 290, Stat 221; or equivalents.
      DESCRIPTION: Philosophical, social, intellectual, and emotional contexts of language acquisition and usage.

  6. Complete one course from the following:

  7. Complete the following courses:

  8. Complete one course from the following:
      EL ED 400R : Elementary Student-Teaching Internship. (1-12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      EL ED 400R : Elementary Student-Teaching Internship. (1-12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W
      PREREQUISITE: Three-semester professional sequence and prior application; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- grde in methods courses (El Ed 302, 356, 357, 361, 363, 365, 372).
      DESCRIPTION: Semester-long or two consecutive term, full-day student teaching internship in the public schools. Seminar attendance required.
      NOTE: See Education Advisement and Certification Office for application dates.

        (6 hours required)
      EL ED 496R : Academic Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      EL ED 496R : Academic Internship. (12:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F
      PREREQUISITE: Three-semester professional sequence and prior application; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- grade in methods courses (El Ed 302, 356, 357, 361, 363, 365, 372).
      DESCRIPTION: A full-year classroom teaching internship in the public schools in lieu of El Ed 400, student teaching.
      NOTE: See Education Advisement and Certification Office for application dates.

        (12 hours)

  9. Complete the following concurrently:
      ECE 422 : Preschool or Kindergarten Student Teaching Internship. (6:0:6.0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      ECE 422 : Preschool or Kindergarten Student Teaching Internship. (6:0:6.0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: All ECE core and professional sequence courses; concurrent enrollment in ECE 426; prior application; requires a major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- grade in methods courses (ECE 324, 327, 356, 361, 363, 365).
      DESCRIPTION: Student teaching experience in preschool or kindergarten.

      ECE 427 : El Ed/ECE Emphasis Capstone Seminar. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      ECE 427 : El Ed/ECE Emphasis Capstone Seminar. (.5:1:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, 1st and 2nd blocks
      PREREQUISITE: El Ed majors with an ECE emphasis; concurrent enrollment in ECE student teaching practicum block.
      DESCRIPTION: Gaining insight into significant issues in early childhood education, developing a sense of professional ethics, and becoming personally committed to ongoing professional development.

Recommended Courses

The following courses are strongly recommended. All can fill GE requirements:

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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