B.S. ED. In Early Childhood Education - Legacy
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: Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| SPED 101: Orientation to Special Education [1] Footnote details | 3 |
| ENGL 110: English Composition | 3 |
| PSYC 100 (G3): General Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 104 (G2): The Fundamentals of Math I [2] Footnote details | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 128 (G1): Art Integration | 3 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| ENG LIT 200 level or above (G1) | 3 |
| MATH 105 (G2): Fundamentals of Math II | 3 |
| PSYC 227 (G3): Development of the Child and Adolescent | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
FOUNDATIONS BLOCK – May be taken during fall or spring semester.
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 211: Foundations of Modern Education (D) | 3 |
| Psychological Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| ECPK 225: Foundations of Reading [3] Footnote details | 3 |
| G2 Science with a Lab | 3 |
| WELL 240: Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Developing Child | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 320: Instructional Technology in Elementary Education | 3 |
| ECPK 316: Creative Experiences for the Young Child | 3 |
| G1 Course (Arts & Humanities) | 3 |
| G2 Course (Science) | 3 |
| G3 Course (not Psych) | 3 |
| Open Elective (if no credit for UNIV/FYEX course) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Third Year
PROFESSIONAL BLOCK I – May be taken during fall or spring semester
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECPK 315: Family and Community: Aspects of Diversity (D, W) [4] Footnote details | 3 |
| ECPK 435: Literature for the Young Child | 3 |
| SPED 331: Positive Learning Environments for All Students (APS) | 3 |
| Advanced Writing (AW) | 3 |
| Perspectives Course (P) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECPK 421: Language Development and Emergent Literacy (APS, W) | 3 |
| ECPK 496: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (APS) – 6 credits [5] Footnote details | 6 |
| ECPK 485: Teaching Young English Language Learners (APS) | 3 |
| SPED 311: Assessment for Designing & Implementing Instruction (APS, W) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL BLOCK II | |
| ECPK 345: Social Studies for the Young Learner (APS) | 3 |
| ECPK 422: Teaching of Literacy (APS) | 6 |
| ECPK 455: Teaching of Mathematics (APS) | 3 |
| ECPK 465: Teaching of Science (APS) [6] Footnote details | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDEL 461 – STUDENT TEACHING (APS) | 6 |
| EDEL 462 – STUDENT TEACHING (APS) | 6 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
- Register for same section of ERCH 110 & SPED 101; has field exp.
- BST Assessment required – may take MATH 094 w/ MATH 104 if do not pass BST
- Register for same section of FB courses; has field exp.
- Foundations Block courses are pre-requisites for ERCH 315
- Register for same section of PBI courses; has field exp.
- Register for ERCH PBII Holding Section; has field exp.
Notes:
- Sophomore Year Fall Semester - Be aware of APS status – see requirements on Field Services webpage
- Sophomore Year Spring Semester - Apply for APS status BEFORE fall registration opens. May NOT register for APS courses without having APS status.
- Junior Year Spring Semester - Complete Student Teaching Application online 1 year before student teaching
- Junior Year Spring Semester - Complete PDS Application online the semester before Pro Block II
- Junior Year Spring Semester - Must have at least 93 credits before PBII & Student Teaching semesters
- Senior Year Fall Semester - PDS placements continue into the following semester for student teaching.