Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY EDUCATION The Early Childhood & Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts degree requires the completion of 120 credit hours including the general education requirements. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education provides a breadth of knowledge and skills preparing students for para-professional education positions or a structured path after graduation to pursue teacher licensure. The following is the prescribed academic degree program for the Early Childhood & Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts degree: I. General Education Requirements (see page 52)………………………………………………….. 34 II. Early Childhood & Elementary Education Degree Requirements ……….……………………. 36 EDU 1864 Foundations of Education EDU 2005 Understanding the Impact of Teaching EDU 2728 Sensory & Motor Development EDU 4030 Curriculum Design for Early Learners EDU 4050 Integrated Methods to Teaching STEAM EDU 4467 Assessment & Evaluation in Special Education EDU 4866 Educating Exceptional Children EDU 4942 Capstone in Early Childhood Education & Education Studies LIT 3012 Basic Foundations of Literac y III. Early Childhood & Elementary Electives ………………………………………………………... 18 (6) of the following approved courses: EDU 2831 Multicultural Diversity EDU 2865 Instructional Technology & Assistive Technology EDU 3179 Collaboration & Communication in Educational Settings EDU 3199 Differentiated Instruction EDU/PSY 3873 Educational Psychology HMS 3240 Issues & Practices in Child Welfare LIT 3414 Children’s Literature PSY 2890 Psychology of Learning Disabilities PSY 3210 Social Psychology PSY 3910 Cross-Cultural Psychology IV: Learning Essentials & Self Discovery ……………………………………………………………... 3 COE 1100 Learning Essentials & Self Discovery V: Career Development ………………………………………………………………………………. 11 COE 2606 Career Exploration COE 3606 Career Planning COE 4606 Career Development COE 4607 Experiential Learning Opportunities EDU 3100 Classroom Management for Special Education EDU 3189 Early Childhood Development & Education EDU 3865 Ethical & Reflective Teaching in the K-6 Setting

VI. General Electives .... ......................................................................................................................................... 18

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