Early Childhood Studies (Accelerated Program), BS
The BS with early childhood studies major is a degree completion program designed primarily for those wishing to begin or continue working in the early childhood field. Required observation hours are a component for several of the courses. For this major, a Criminal Background Check is required before being accepted to the university. The early childhood studies program does NOT lead to any teacher certification.
Program Learning Outcomes:
After completing this program graduates will be proficient in:
- Promoting child development and learning
- Building family and community relationships
- Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and families
- Teaching and learning
- Becoming a professional
Requirements for the BS in Early Childhood Studies
General Education Core 38 hours
(The following general education requirements are covered in the major: Diversity. PSY 2013 is required to satisfy the Social and Behavioral Science gen ed.)
Early Childhood Studies Major 45 hours
| ECS 3243 | Math and Science for Young Children | 3 |
| ECS 3303 | Legal Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECS 3323 | Assessment of the Young Child | 3 |
| ECS 3423 | Diversity Issues in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECS 3433 | Creative Arts for Young Children | 3 |
| ECS 4303 | Family Education and Advocacy | 3 |
| ECS 4313 | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| ECS 4443 | Emerging Language and Literacy | 3 |
| ECS 4613 | Special Needs Children and Families | 3 |
| ECS 4623 | Identifying and Serving At-Risk Child | 3 |
| ECS 4653 | Leadership and Administrative Issues in Early Childhood (Capstone) | 3 |
| ECS 4943 | Ethics for Early Childhood | 3 |
| PSY 3193 | Infant/Toddler Development | 3 |
| PSY 3203 | Child Development | 3 |
| RDG 3313 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Electives 37 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120