B.S. ED. In Early Childhood Education - Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECPK 110 | 3 |
| SPED 101 | 3 |
| ENGL 110 (CS) | 3 |
| FYEX (CS) | 3 |
| MATH 104 (PS) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Gateway (CE) 1 | 3 |
| Gateway: PSYC 100 (PW) | 3 |
| COMM 100 (CS) | 3 |
| Gateway: WELL 240 (PW) | 3 |
| Gateway: Math 105 (CS) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Gateway: PSYC 227 (PS) | 3 |
| Gateway: ENGL 242 (IL) | 3 |
| EDFN 211 | 3 |
| EDFN 241 | 3 |
| ECPK 225 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Gateway: EDTE/ECPK 290 (TC) | 3 |
| Gateway (SR) 2 | 3 |
| Gateway EAC 3 | 3 |
| EDFN 320/EDUC 324/GFED 370 | 3 |
| SPED 311 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECPK 315 | 3 |
| ECPK 316 | 3 |
| ECPK 435 | 3 |
| SPED 331 (APS) | 3 |
| DCC | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECPK 496 (APS) | 6 |
| ECPK 421 (APS) | 3 |
| AW | 3 |
| ECPK 485 (APS) | 3 |
| Open Gateway choice | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PDS/Professional Block II | |
| ECPK 422 (APS) | 6 |
| ECPK 455 (APS) | 3 |
| ECPK 345 (APS) | 3 |
| ECPK 465 (APS) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECPK Student Teaching | 4.5 |
| ECPK Student Teaching | 4.5 |
| ST Seminar: Teacher as Researcher | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Notes:
- All Bachelor's degrees in Education require at least 120 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Recommended Gateway choices for ERCH majors: [1] - ART 128, THEA 130, MUSI choice [2] - BIOL 100, ESSC 104, CHEM 105 [3] - HIST 200, GOVT 111, GOVT 228, GEOG 141