Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Area – Bachelor of Arts

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education courses

variable

BIOL 110Inquiry Biology for Teachers

3

EDEM 499CSeminar in Effective Teaching

3

Total Credit Hours:36

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. The department suggests students take PSY 154.

Area Requirements

IECE Area Requirements

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDEC 253Child Growth and Development

3

EDEC 254Preschool Administration

4

IECE 301At-Risk Infants and Toddlers

3

IECE 311Introduction to Early Childhood

3

IECE 345Preschoolers with Special Needs

3

IECE 360Families in Early Childhood Education

3

IECE 361Positive Child Guidance

3

IECE 416Infant/Toddler Program Planning*

3

IECE 418Preschool Program Planning*

3

IECE 425Clinical Practice: Infants and Toddlers and Preschool for 3-5 year olds*

12

EDEE 305Learning Theories and Practices in Early Elementary

3

EDEE 327Literature and Materials for Young Readers

3

EDEC 255Assessment of Young Children

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3

EDSP 320Language Development and Intervention for Young Children

3

EDSP 350Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3

EDSP 363Assistive Technology

3

EDSP 370Transdisciplinary Assessment of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

3

EDSP 371Field Experiences in Transdisciplinary Assessment and Services for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

1

Total Credit Hours:68

Supplemental Requirements

ART 121School Art I

3

HLTH 301Health, Safety and Nutrition for Early Elementary*

3

MUSE 222Music for the Elementary Teachers

3

PHED 315Motor Development and Motor Learning

3

 

SCI 111Inquiry Physical Science for Teachers

3

or

ESS 112Inquiry Earth Systems Science for Teachers

3

 

SWK 315Child Welfare Services

3

or

SWK 358Child Abuse and Neglect

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credit Hours: 122