Early Childhood Education

Prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Related CIP Programs: 13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching; 13.1209 Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.

Specializations in the Major: Reading readiness, music education, art education, bilingual education.

Typical Sequence of College Courses: Introduction to psychology, English composition, oral communication, history and philosophy of education, human growth and development, teaching methods, educational alternatives for exceptional students, educational psychology, reading assessment and teaching, mathematics education, art education, music education, physical education, health education, science education, children’s literature, student teaching. Typical Sequence of High School Courses: English, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, science, foreign language, public speaking.