Gain the knowledge to support the learning and development of young children from birth to 2nd grade. Engage in coursework that focuses on practices that address the cultural, emotional, developmental, and linguistic needs of young children in the classroom, at home, in community settings, and through partnerships with families.
The Early Childhood Development and Learning program’s in-depth and clinically rich field experiences will prepare you for success as a certified early childhood teacher (birth–second grade). This includes 100 hours of fieldwork hours targeted toward the three developmental age groups of early childhood. Additionally, you will complete a full-time internship for 14 weeks in pre-school, kindergarten, or first/second grade with an accompanying student teaching seminar (ED 714).
This program will prepare you to take on the many roles in early childhood, including classroom teachers, developmental specialists, home visitors, and family support professionals.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
ED 701 | Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Development, Learning, and Intervention | 3 |
ED 650 | Research/Theory in Developing Literacy | 3 |
ED 714 | Student Teaching in Inclusive Early Childhood Education Classrooms | 3 |
ED 690 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
EDG 511A | Child Abuse and Violence Prevention | 0 |
EDG 511D | DASA- Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention and Intervention | 0 |
ED 702 | Understanding Young Children: Development and Developmental Transactions | 3 |
ED 703 | Family Professional Partnerships: Theories and Practices (Home Environment) | 3 |
ED 704 | Blended Curricular Approaches in Early Childhood (Inclusive Preschool) | 3 |
ED 706 | Creating Responsive Early Childhood Environments | 3 |
ED 708 | Early Childhood Arts, Humanities, and Social Studies: Processes and Practices (Kindergarten) | 3 |
ED 709 | Early Childhood Mathematics Development and Scientific Inquiry: Processes and Practices (First or Second Grade) | 3 |
ED 655A | Early Literacy Development in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings | 3 |
ED 712 | Developmentally Appropriate Early Childhood Assessment Practices | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |
In addition to the 100 clock hours of fieldwork, students will complete a full-time internship for 14 weeks in Preschool, Kindergarten, OR First / Second Grade with an accompanying student teaching seminar (ED 714).