Early Childhood Education, BS

Early childhood educators have the opportunity to have a significant impact on children’s lives, using their knowledge and skills to help children explore, learn and interpret the world around them. The early years of a child’s life set the stage, and much of what he or she learns and experiences during this time shapes his or her world in ways that can last a lifetime.

Early Childhood Education Major - 60 Hours

ECE 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 1110 - Early Childhood Development Credits: 3
ECE 1510 - Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs Credits: 3
ECE 1810 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Credits: 3
ECE 2410 - Child Guidance Credits: 3
ECE 2610 - Content Knowledge and Curriculum Development Credits: 3
ECE 2650 - Effects of Trauma and Stress on the Learning and Development of Young Children Credits: 3
ECE 2710 - Early Childhood Education Practicum I Credits: 3
ECE 2750 - Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
ECE 2910 - Family and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
ECE 3050 - Early Childhood Language and Literacy Credits: 3
ECE 3110 - Anti-Bias Education Credits: 3
ECE 3210 - STEAM in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 3310 - Approaches to Teaching in the Preschool Classroom Credits: 3
ECE 4650 - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Credits: 3
ECE 4750 - Early Childhood Education Practicum II Credits: 6
ECE 4810 - Educating Exceptional Learners Credits: 3
ECE 4910A - ECE Capstone Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Program Elective Courses - 6 Hours

Select 6 credits from the following:

ECE 1310 - Healthy Environments for Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECE 1410 - Creative Activities Credits: 3
ECE 1710 - Language Development and Language Arts Credits: 3
ECE 3010 - Advocating for Young Children Credits: 3
ECE 3810 - Early Childhood Learning Environments Credits: 3
ECE 4010 - Advanced Infant and Toddler Care and Curriculum Credits: 3
ECE 4410 - Music and Movement for Young Children Credits: 3
ECE 4950 - Early Childhood Education Administration Practicum Credits: 6

General Education Requirements - 30 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrated Seminar Credits: 3
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Electives - 24 Hours

Select 24 credits from any Baker College undergraduate-level courses.

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Early Childhood Education, BS

Early Childhood Education Major - 60 Hours

Program Elective Courses - 6 Hours

General Education Requirements - 30 Hours

Electives - 24 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120