Early Childhood Education - Practitioner Pathway Curriculum Map

Fall - 1st Year

• CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
• COM 231 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
• EDU 119 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 4 *
• EDU 144 - Child Development I Credits: 3 *
• EDU 146 - Child Guidance Credits: 3 *

Spring - 1st Year

• EDU 131 - Child, Family, & Community Credits: 3 *
• EDU 145 - Child Development II Credits: 3 *
• EDU 153 - Health, Safety, & Nutrition Credits: 3 *
• EDU 188 - Issues in Early Childhood Education Credits: 2
• EDU 234 - Infants, Toddlers, and Twos Credits: 3 *
• ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3

Fall - 2nd Year

• EDU 151 - Creative Activities Credits: 3
• EDU 184 - Early Childhood Introductory Practicum Credits: 2
• EDU 280 - Language & Literacy Experiences Credits: 3
• Natural Science/Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
• Major Elective Credits: 3
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3

Spring - 2nd Year

• EDU 221 - Children with Exceptionalities Credits: 3
• EDU 259 - Curriculum Planning Credits: 3
• EDU 271 - Educational Technology Credits: 3
• EDU 284 - Early Child Capstone Practicum Credits: 4
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3

Major Electives

• EDU 149 - Autism Technical Concepts Credits: 3
• EDU 154 - Social/Emotional/Behavioral Development Credits: 3
• EDU 157 - Active Play Credits: 3
• EDU 161 - Introduction to Exceptional Children Credits: 3
• EDU 216 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3
• EDU 250 - Teacher Licensure Preparation Credits: 3
• EDU 251 - Exploration Activities Credits: 3
• EDU 261 - Early Childhood Administration I Credits: 3
• EDU 262 - Early Childhood Administration II Credits: 3
• EDU 275 - Effective Teach Train Credits: 2
• SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish I Credits: 3

Total Credits: 66

* - Strongly recommended to take course during the first year