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  Today's date is Wednesday, November 19th 2008.
This is a Dual Certification Program
Upon completion of this program of study, graduates will be prepared to apply the knowledge and skills associated with the theories of special education; identify developmental needs, match curriculum demands to student abilities, and design appropriate instructional interventions for the young child; manage and monitor student learning; meet the cognitive, motor, social-emotional, communication, adaptive, and aesthetic development of children in learning situations that includes family, community, and culturally and linguistically diverse populations; demonstrate knowledge of methodologies and diagnostic skills imperative to meet the diverse needs of typical and atypical preschoolers; and, plan and implement developmental appropriate curriculum based on the pupil's strengths, background knowledge, and experiences.
Curriculum for Bachelor's Degree in Early Care and Education / Exceptional (3-6)
First Year
First Semester    
01-101 English Composition I
3
05-101 Introduction to Art
3
06-101 Introduction to Music
3
12-191 University Seminar I
1
16-100 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
2
25-105 Math for Teachers I
3
XX-101 Elementary Foreign Language I
3
   
18
Second Semester    
01-102 English Composition II
3
12-112 Instructional Technology in Education
3
12-192 University Seminar II
1
23-101 General Biology
3
25-106 Math for Teachers II
3
XX-102 Elementary Foreign Language II
3
  Required to take PPST/PRAXIS
17
Second Year
First Semester    
01-201 or 205 World Literature I or African-American Literature I
3
12-205 Child Growth and Development (Ages 0-14)
3
25-205 Math for Teachers III
3
27-207 Earth / Space Science
4
34-201 American Civilization to 1865
3
36-201 Introduction to General Psychology
3
   
19
Second Semester    
01-200 Speech
3
01-202 or 206 World Literature II or African-American Literature II
3
12-204 Philosophical Foundations of Education
3
16-257 Motor Development / Movement Education for Children, 0-8
3
27-201 Physical Science Survey
4
32-201 World Regional Geography
3
  Required to pass PPST/PRAXIS
19
Third Year
First Semester    
12-313 Introduction to Education of Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
3
12-319 Mathematics Curriculum in Early Care and Primary Education
3
12-329 Curriculum for Infant and Toddler Care and Development
3
12-330 Curriculum Integration in Early Care and Education and Practicum I
6
12-333 Education of the Preschool Exceptional Child
3
   
19
Second Semester    
12-338 Curriculum Integration in Early Care and Education and Practicum II
6
12-401 Assessment of Young Children
3
18-317 Parents, Families and School Interactions
3
31-395 Global Societies
3
36-316 Developmental Psychology I
3
   
18
Fourth Year
First Semester    
12-318 Multicultural Education
3
12-321 Assessment of Children and Youth with Exceptional Learning Needs
3
12-325 Language and Literacy Development
3
12-345 Professional Issues in the Administration of Early Care and Education
3
12-416 Analysis of Student Teaching
1
18-319 Principles of Curriculum Methods for the Pre-School Child
3
39-407 Integrating Family and Social Service Delivery Systems in Education
3
   
19
Second Semester    
12-400 Preservice / Student Teaching and Senior Seminar (Senior Capstone)
12
   
12
  Total credits 141  
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