Early Childhood Studies (RCU Online 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. For this major, a criminal background check is required before being accepted to the university. The early childhood studies program does NOT lead to any teacher certification.
Program Learning Outcomes:
After completing this program, graduates will be proficient in:
- Promoting child development and learning
- Building family and community relationships
- Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and families
- Teaching and learning
- Becoming a professional
Career Outcomes:
After completing this program, graduates will be eligible to be a:
- Lead teacher in a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP).
- Lead teacher in a Head Start.
- Lead teacher in any other private or public program serving children from birth to age five.
- Program administrator in an agency that advocates on behalf of children and families, or a supervisor of individuals with an associate's degree working in the same facility.
Requirements for the BS in Early Childhood Studies
General Education Core 38 hours
(The following general education requirements are covered in the major: 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 Topics in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECS 3323 | Assessment of the Young Child | 3 |
| ECS 3423 | Diversity Topics 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 | Young Children with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| ECS 4623 | Recognizing and Serving Children Facing Challenges | 3 |
| ECS 4653 | Leadership and Administration in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECS 4943 | Ethics for Early Childhood (Capstone) | 3 |
| PSY 3193 | Infant/Toddler Development | 3 |
| PSY 3203 | Child Development | 3 |
| RDG 3313 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Electives 37 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120