Bachelor of Science in Child Development - Min. 120 Hours
Note: This is not a certification program.
General Education Requirements: 40-43 Hours
*Students are encouraged to take PY101
Additional University Requirements: 6 Hours
For more information, see the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.
Child Development Major Requirements (36 Hours)
Required Courses:
| ED103 | Child Development | 2 |
| ED204 | Utilizing Family and Community Resources | 3 |
| ED206 | Infant and Toddler Curriculum Methods and Materials | 2 |
| ED207 | Practicum-Infant and Toddler Curriculum Methods and Materials | 2 |
| ED264 | Child Health | 2 |
| ED326 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ED327 | Creative Arts | 3 |
| ED329 | Emergent Language | 2 |
| ED330 | Curriculum Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| ED331 | Practicum - Curriculum Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| PE202 | Motor Learning and Motor Development | 3 |
One (1) from the following:
| ED444 | Early Childhood Experience | 3 |
| ED468 | Education Internship | 3 |
Choose 8 hours from the following 2 options.
Early Childhood Emphasis
| ED308 | Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ED315 | Reading and Writing with Young Children | 4 |
| ED332 | Screening, Diagnosis and Planning Instruction for Young Children | 2 |
| ED333 | Practicum - Screening, Diagnosis and Planning Instruction for Young Children | 1 |
| ED337 | Classroom Organization and Curriculum Design | 3 |
Emphasis on School-Aged Children
| ED101 | Foundations of Education, Diversity, and ELL | 2 |
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| ED313 | Classroom Management | 3 |
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| SE345 | Classroom and Behavior Managements | 3 |
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| ED315 | Reading and Writing with Young Children | 4 |
| SE203 | Introduction to Special Education MMB K-12 | 3 |
| PE328 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PY342 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 2 |
| PY343 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child Practicum | 1 |
| CJ318 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
Electives (To Complete Min. 120 Hours)
The division suggests elective coursework that will support the student’s career plans (e.g., coursework in Sociology, Business, Foreign Language, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Physical Education, or Special Education).