Early Childhood Studies (Accelerated Program), BS
The BS with early childhood studies major is a degree completion program designed primarily for those wishing to begin or continue working in the early childhood field. Required observation hours are a component for several of the courses. The early childhood studies program does NOT lead to any teacher certification.
Requirements for the BS in Early Childhood Studies
General Education Core 37 hours
(The following general education requirements are covered in the major: Global Studies and Diversity.
PSY 2013 is required to satisfy the Social and Behavioral Science gen ed.)
Early Childhood Studies Major 45 hours
| ECS 3243 | Math and Science for Young Children | 3 |
| ECS 3303 | Legal Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECS 3323 | Assessment of the Young Child | 3 |
| ECS 3423 | Diversity Issues in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECS 3433 | Creative Arts for Young Children | 3 |
| ECS 4303 | Family Education and Advocacy | 3 |
| ECS 4313 | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| ECS 4443 | Emerging Language and Literacy | 3 |
| ECS 4613 | Special Needs Children and Families | 3 |
| ECS 4623 | Identifying and Serving At-Risk Child | 3 |
| ECS 4653 | Leadership and Administrative Issues in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECS 4943 | Ethics for Early Childhood | 3 |
| PSY 3193 | Infant/Toddler Development | 3 |
| PSY 3203 | Child Development | 3 |
| RDG 3313 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Electives 38 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120