Early Childhood Education, Certifying to Teach, B.A.

Major Courses

Teacher candidates are required to pass all three parts of the Praxis Core: Reading, Writing and Math. Designated courses provide an additional 1 semester hour lab of support for candidates that have not exempted or passed the required test. Lab course are EDU 150R  , EDU 218W   and EDU 117M  . Students should consult with their advisor.

Major courses include:

• EDU 150 - Introduction to the Profession of Teaching Credits: 3
• EDU 160 - Preparation for Careers in Education Credits: 2
• EDU 210 - Development and Learning: Birth through Age Eleven Credits: 3
• EDU 218 - Moral and Political Foundations of Teaching Credits: 3
• EDU 260 - Shadowing in Schools (Field Experience I) Credits: 1-3
• EDU 328 - Integrating Assessment and Instruction Credits: 3
• EDU 329 - Facilitating Positive Learning Behaviors Credits: 3
• EDU 336 - Issues in Early Childhood / Special Education Credits: 3
• EDU 354 - Effective Science Strategies Credits: 3
• EDU 358 - Early Childhood Curriculum: Methods and Materials Credits: 3
• EDU 360 - Apprenticeship for Teaching (Field Experience II) Credits: 2-3
• EDU 361 - Effective Social Studies Strategies Credits: 3
• EDU 371 - Foundations in Reading Credits: 3
• EDU 372 - Instructional Practices in Literacy Credits: 3
• EDU 373 - Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas Credits: 3
• EDU 431 - Effective Mathematics Strategies Credits: 3
• EDU 452 - Assessment of Literacy Credits: 3
• EDU 459 - Early Childhood Curriculum, Organization and Management Credits: 3
• EDU 485LS - Internship in Teaching (Directed Teaching) Credits: 10
• EDU 486LS - Professional Development and Teacher Leadership Credits: 2
• SPED 332 - Exceptional Learners Credits: 3

Restricted Electives