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Early Childhood Education Major, 78 hours: B.S.Ed., Certifies Birth through Grade 3

All students interested in teaching in a self-contained Kindergarten classroom in Missouri must complete the Major in Early Childhood Education.

Required Courses

The Northwest Core (48-52 hours)

Must include the following:

PSYC 08299Educational Psychology

3
MATH 17171Fundamentals of Mathematics

3
COM 29102Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3
BIOL 04102General Biology

3
BIOL 04103General Biology Laboratory

1
PHSC 40102The Physical Sciences

3
PHSC 40103Physical Science Laboratory

1
 
MUS 19201The Enjoyment of Music

3
OR
MUS 19202Jazz Appreciation

3
OR
MUS 19222American Popular Music

3
OR
ART 13102Art Appreciation

3
 
GEOG 32101Introduction to Geography

3

(must achieve a grade of C or better in PSYC 08299, MATH 17171, and COM 29102)

Recommended

EDCI 62130Educational Computing and Technology

3

Degree Requirement

EDUC 61569Multiculturalism in Education

3

The degree requirement for Multiculturalism in Education is separate from the Global Experiences requirement in The Northwest Core.

Professional Requirements

Professional Education and Beginning Clinical Experiences Phase I

EDCI 62111Ecology of Teaching

1
EDCI 62112Developmental Foundations

1
EDCI 62113Professional Learning Community I

1
EDCI 62114Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction

1
EDCI 62115Principles of Assessment

1
EDCI 62116Professional Learning Community II

1
EDCI 62117Inclusive Classrooms and Positive Learning Environments

1
EDCI 62118Teaching is Communication

1
EDCI 62119Professional Learning Community III

1
 
PSYC 08312Child Psychology

3
OR
PSYC 08333Developmental Psychology

3

Professional Education and Mid-Level Clinical Experiences Phase II

EDCI 62302Emotion and Language-Centered Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers

3
EDCI 62303Observation and Assessment in Infant Toddler Settings

3
 
EDCI 62202Understanding the Whole Child: Infants and Toddlers

1
OR
EDCI 62203Constructivist Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia

1
 
EDCI 62304Field Experiences in Infant Toddler Settings

2
EDCI 62231Early Childhood Professional Learning Community IV

1
EDCI 62421Constructivist Philosophy, Theory, Curriculum Approaches and Practice in Early Childhood

3
EDCI 62402Integrated Curriculum, Methods, and Strategies for Preschool and Kindergarten

3
EDCI 62532Family and Community Resources in Early Childhood

2
EDCI 62305Understanding the Whole Child in Preschool and Kindergarten

1
EDCI 62403Observation and Documentation as Assessment in Preschool and Kindergarten

3
EDCI 62404Practicum in Early Childhood

2
EDCI 62405Practicum in Kindergarten

2
EDCI 62232Early Childhood Professional Learning Community V

1
EDCI 62426Authentic Assessment for Evidence-Based Decision Making in Grades 1-3

3
EDCI 62425Integrated Curriculum, Methods, and Strategies in Grades 1-3

3
EDCI 62427Behavioral Guidance of Young Children

2
EDCI 62401Understanding the Whole Child in Grades 1-3

1
EDCI 62435Practicum in Grades 1-3

2
EDCI 62326Early Childhood Professional Learning Community VI

1
PSYC 08405Parenthood Education

3
EDCI 62330Health, Nutrition, and Safety of Young Children

2

Capstone Courses and Culminating Clinical Experiences Phase III

EDCI 62341Early Childhood Program Management

3
EDCI 62472Capstone Practicum Experience

2
EDCI 62442Early Childhood Professional Capstone

3
EDCI 62443Early Childhood Professional Learning Community VII

1
EDUC 61473Directed Teaching Early Childhood

1 to 6
EDCI 62445Early Childhood Professional Learning Community VIII

1

Note:  Directed teaching from other certification or other degrees may count for up to 6 hours of the 12 required hours.

Total Credit Hours: 78