Education Early Childhood (PreK-3, Ages 3-8), Bachelor of Science

(Program of Study)

Freshman Year

First Semester

EDU 213Pre-Field Seminar

1

EDU 218Foundations of Education

3

 

ENG 280Phonics and the History of Language

3

MTH 121Mathematics for Early and Middle Grade Teachers I

3

 

THE 101Foundations of Catholicism

3

OR

THE 110The Word of God: Scripture and Tradition

3

Second Semester

BIO 150Nutrition and Health for Young Children

3

CSC 155Computers and Instructional Technology I

3

MTH 122Mathematics for Early and Middle Grade Teachers II

3

 

PHY 105Survey of Physical Science

3

OR

BIO 106Survey of Biological Science

3

 

PSY 209Adolescent Psychology

3

Elective

3

Sophomore Year

First Semester

EDU 109Early Experience I

2

EDU 112Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities

3

EDU 321Inclusive Early Childhood Education

3

GEO 122Introduction to Geography

3

THE 115/THE 515Christian Moral Principles

3

SWK 309Issues of Culture and Diversity

3

Second Semester

PHL 212/PHL 512Foundations of Ethics

3

PHL 113/PHL 503Philosophy of the Human Person

3

Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core

3

ENG 210Epic and the Person

3

 

HST 105History of Civilization I

3

OR

HST 106History of Civilization II

3

Junior Year

First Semester

EDU 209Early Experience II

2

EDU 305Teaching Language Arts

3

EDU 318Child and Adolescent Literature

3

American Founding Principles Core

3

EDU 366Preparing Educators for Virtual Contexts

3

Second Semester

EDU 215Activities/Games/Drama for the Young Child

3

EDU 300Active Learning for Young Children in Science and Social Studies

3

EDU 320Content Area Reading

3

EDU 330Mathematics Methods in the Early and Middle Grades

3

EDU 344Teaching Reading

3

EDU 348Class Organization and Management Mild/Moderate Needs

3

Senior Year

First Semester

EDU 214Field Service and Professional Development in Diverse Environments

1

EDU 325Assessment and Intervention Practices for Young Children with Mild Disabilities

3

EDU 345Reading Diagnosis and Assessment

3

EDU 360Middle School: Curriculum Methods & Management of Early Adolescents

3

PSY 301Educational Psychology

3

Second Semester

EDU 405Teaching Strategies

3

EDU 410Early Childhood Student Teaching

9

EDU 435Coordinating Seminar

1