Early Childhood Education
The major objective of the area of Early Childhood Education is to provide a continuum of preparation for students originating in liberal studies (General Studies) who are subsequently admitted to professional education in a diverse program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree and qualifications for Alabama State Teacher Certification.
Prospective educator’s complete coursework emphasizing a scientific knowledge base and the application of developmental principles and social contextual assumptions leading toward each prospective teacher’s quality educational practice.
Studies include emphasis on development and learning including the influential role of parents, appreciation of fine arts, the necessity of expanded language skills and advocacy for families and children. Teacher candidate programs emphasize quality in academic preparation and proficiency in demonstrating teacher’s knowledge, skills and dispositions as required by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The curriculum provides theory and practice in working with children in preschool through grade three.
Early Childhood Education (P-3)
Requirements
General Studies (58 hours)
Humanities (18 hours)
Required Courses
Choose one or two of the following: (3-6 hours)
Note: Students satisfying the six semester hours English sequence (ENG 209 and ENG 210) are required to complete three semester hours of the history sequence (HIS 131 or HIS 132) and may complete the requirement by selecting any other Humanities/Fine Arts courses in Area II in addition to HUM 103.
History, Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 hours)
GEO 206: Students originating at ASU requirement.
HIS 131 and HIS 132: Students satisfying the six semester hours history sequence (HIS 131 and 132) are required to complete three semester hours of the literature sequence (ENG 209 and ENG 210) and are only required to take one (1) history, social and behavioral sciences elective.
Choose one or two of the following**
**Students satisfying the six semester hours history sequence (HIS 131 and 132) are required to complete three semester hours of the literature sequence (ENG 209 and ENG 210) and are only required to take one (1) history, social and behavioral sciences elective.
Natural Sciences (12 hours)
Required Courses
One additional Science
Mathematics (12 hours)
Required Courses: (6 hours)
| MAT 320 | Fund. of Math/Elem Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT 321 | Fund Math for Elem Teachers II | 3 |
Choose two of the following:
Does not include developmental courses
Other (4 hours)
Required Courses
Note:
ORIENTATION: Required of ALL Undergraduates
Exempt students are eligible for exit following the first semester of enrollment by earning a GPA of at least 2.0 during that semester (see section on Academic Placement for Entering Freshmen for details on exempt criteria).
Unconditionally enrolled transfer students are eligible for exit during the first semester of enrollment. Conditionally enrolled transfer students should meet the regular criteria and apply for regular academic status prior to exit (see section on Transfer Students Admissions Standards for details on transfer criteria).
Professional Studies (28 hours)
The following courses MAY be taken prior to admissions to EPP
Following courses MAY NOT be taken prior to EPP Admission
Teaching Field (39 hours)
Additional Courses