Early Childhood Education Major
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major Hours: 63
Major Requirements:
Program of Study Worksheet: http://ehhp.cofc.edu/student-resources/pos.php
Early Childhood: Semester I
Human Growth and the Educational Process |
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Development of Mathematical Thinking |
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Language and Literacy Development |
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Integrating Technology into Teaching |
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Learner Development in the Context of Learning (field experience) |
Early Childhood: Semester II
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
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Teaching Mathematics PK–3 |
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Teaching Science PK–3 |
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Teaching Social Studies PK–3 |
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Reading/Learning Strategies PK–3 |
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Application of Curriculum and Instruction PK–3 (field experience) |
Early Childhood: Semester III
Teaching Health and PE |
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Visual and Performing Art |
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Creating Learning Environments |
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Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners |
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment PK–3 (field experience) |
Clinical Practice Internship Requirements:
Early Childhood: Semester IV
Early Childhood Clinical Practice |
Students seeking recommendation for South Carolina certification in Early Childhood Education must complete the program of study above and meet the admission, retention, and exit requirements of the program and the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance. Recommendation to the South Carolina Department of Education for certification in South Carolina is contingent upon successful completion of Clinical Practice and achievement of passing scores on the necessary Praxis II test(s). Students who do not take Clinical Practice may earn a degree in Early Childhood Education without recommendation for certification. See your advisor for additional information.
