| The
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program is
designed to provide students an understanding of the
cognitive, physical, social and emotional development
for working with young children. Opportunities to apply
this knowledge in practical experiences are incorporated
in the curriculum. Curriculum topics include, but are
not limited to developmental ages and stages, health and
safety, curriculum planning, assessment and family
involvement. Employment opportunities are available in
public and private preschools, early care educational
settings, early intervention programs, Head Start,
hospitals, campus child development centers,
rehabilitation clinics and recreation centers.
Required:
ENG 101
Writing I
ENG 102 Writing II
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking OR
COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal
Communication
PY 110 General Psychology OR
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
Heritage/Humanities
Science
Mathematics
Computer Course |
|
3
3
3
(3)
3
(4)
3
3
3
3 |
| |
Subtotal
24-25 |
Technical Support Courses:
IECE 101
Orientation to Early Childhood Education
IECE 102 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
IECE 120 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
IECE 130 Early Childhood Development
IECE 140 Guidance of Young Children
IECE 180 Approaches to Early Childhood Education
Curriculum
IECE 170 Observation and Assessment OR
IECE 190 Applied Experiences in Early Childhood
Education
IECE 216 Literacy and Language in IECE
IECE 221 Creative Expression in IECE
IECE 246 Life Sciences in IECE
IECE 235 Introduction to Inclusive Education
IECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood
Education OR
IECE 250 School Age Child Care
IECE 260 Infant and Toddler Education and
Programming
IECE 291 IECE Practicum/Cooperative Education
|
|
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
3 |
|
Subtotal
|
42 |
|
Total
Credits |
66-67 |
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