Early Childhood Education, BS

As an early childhood educator, you have the unique opportunity to be a child’s first guide to the world, helping them explore, learn, and grow during their most formative years. Because the experiences a child has early on shape who they become for a lifetime, this program focuses on giving you the hands-on skills to create a lasting, positive impact. You will gain the expertise needed to lead in preschools, childcare centers, and community programs where you can inspire the next generation from day one. This degree program does not lead to eligibility for teacher certification.

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 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
Select One Course:
ECE 1810 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Credits: 3
OR
EDU 2150 - Introduction to Professional Education Experiences 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 - 27 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
Select One Communication Course from the Following:
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
MTH 1170 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1210 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
MTH 1510 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 1350 - Pre-Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 2310 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MTH 2410 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MTH 2510 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
MTH 3510 - Multivariable Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 4110A - Mathematical Reasoning and Proof Credits: 3
Select One Social Science Course from the Following:
ECN 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECN 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEO 1050 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
POL 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
PSY 2150 - Psychology as a Science and Profession Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2310 - Industrial Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3
Select One Humanities Course from the Following:
BUS 2810 - Business Ethics and Culture Credits: 3
ENG 2410 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
HIS 1110 - Introduction to American History: 1865 to Present Credits: 3
HUM 3610 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3650 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrative Seminar Credits: 3
LIT 2010 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
SPN 1010 - Spanish I Credits: 3
Required General Education Electives - Credits: 9
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective - 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 - 27 Hours

Electives - 24 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120