Undergraduate - Statewide

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: 4 Hours

For more information, see the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.

Child Development Major Requirements (36 Hours)

Required Courses:

ED103Child Development

2

ED204Utilizing Family and Community Resources

3

ED206Infant and Toddler Curriculum Methods and Materials

2

ED207Practicum-Infant and Toddler Curriculum Methods and Materials

2

ED264Child Health

2

ED326Children's Literature

3

ED327Creative Arts

3

ED329Emergent Language

2

ED330Curriculum Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education

2

ED331Practicum - Curriculum Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education

1

PE202Motor Learning and Motor Development

3

ED330: Capstone.

One (1) from the following:

ED444Early Childhood Experience

3

ED468Education Internship

3

ED444: Capstone.

Choose 8 hours from the following 2 options.

Early Childhood Emphasis

ED308Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs

3

ED315Reading and Writing with Young Children

4

ED332Screening, Diagnosis and Planning Instruction for Young Children

2

ED333Practicum/Screening, Diagnosis and Planning Instruction for Young Children

1

ED337Classroom Organization and Curriculum Design

3

Emphasis on School-Aged Children

ED101Foundations of Education, Diversity, and ELL

2

 

ED313Classroom Management

3

Or

SE345Classroom and Behavior Managements

3

 

ED315Reading and Writing with Young Children

4

SE203Introduction to Special Education MMB K-12

3

PE328Adapted Physical Education

3

PY342Psychology of the Exceptional Child

2

PY343Psychology of the Exceptional Child Practicum

1

CJ318Juvenile 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).