The Early Childhood Studies and Early Care program prepares individuals for careers in the field of early childhood and early care including teaching, youth related social service, early care and youth programs, health care, child development, and other community settings. This program does not lead to Texas teacher certification.
First Year
Fall
- ENGL 1143 Academic Research & Writing (010A) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- HIST 1133 Survey of American History to 1865 (060N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Creative Arts (050N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Mathematics (020N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- EDUC 2013 School and Society (090A) 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Spring
- Communication Core (010B) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Lang., Phil., & Culture Course (040N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- HIST 1233 Survey of American History since 1865 (060N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- COUN 2143 Human Diversity (090B) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Second Year
Fall
- POLS 1333 American Government (070N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Life and Physical Sciences (030N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- COUN 2023 Human Development (080N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 3103 Introduction to Young Children 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Spring
- POLS 1433 American Government (070N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Life and Physical Sciences (030N) 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 3173 ESL Methods and Materials 3 Semester Credit Hours
- KNES 1933 Emot'l, Social, & Physical Well. Young Child 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Third Year
Fall
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4123 Early Child.Development: Lang. &Literacy 3 Semester Credit Hours
- SPED 3613 Exceptional Individuals 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4213 Guidance Strat.s &Manag.Tech. for Children 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4413 Org, Admin, & Leadership in Early Care 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Spring
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4133 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 Semester Credit Hours
- SPED 4533 Early Childhood Special Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4203 Infant and Toddler Care & Program Dev. 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4403 Ethics, Prof. Standards, & Reg. in Early Care 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Fourth Year
Fall
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
- SOCL 4633, SOWK 3233, or SOWK 3453 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4233 Play & Learning Enviro.for Young Children 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4423 Cultural.& Ling.App. Early Child.Teach.Pract. 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Spring
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4806 Early Childhood Practicum 6 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4223 Developmentally Appropriate Practices 3 Semester Credit Hours
- ECED 4433 Health, Safety, and Nutr.in Early Care 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Hours: 15
Total Semester Hours: 120
NOTES:
See catalog for specific course options for course name ""Major Related Course." Students must select 30 hours from 60 hours of class options.