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Photo by Brenda FarmerUpon completion of this program of study, graduates will be prepared to: demonstrate acquired knowledge and skills associated with child development and learning; manage and monitor student learning; plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments; plan and implement interdisciplinary units of learning; establish and maintain family and community relationships that add to the quality of life for young children; work effectively with young children in culturally diverse environments based on formal and informal assessments; create learning and social environments that value young children; and, communicate effectively with children within their unique states of development.
Curriculum for Bachelor's Degree in Early Care and Education (Zero-K)
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
12-192 University Seminar II
1
12-112 Instructional Technology in Education
3
23-110 Essential Topics in Biology
4
25-106 Math for Teachers II
3
XX-102 Elementary Foreign Language II
3
  Required to take PPST/PRAXIS
17
Second Year
First Semester    
01-200 Speech
3
01-201 or 205 World Literature I or African-American Literature I
3
12-206 Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8)
3
25-205 Math for Teachers III
3
34-201 American Civilation to 1865
3
36-201 Introduction to General Psychology
3
   
18
Second Semester    
01-202 or 206 World Literature II or African-American Literature II
3
12-204 Philosophical Foundations of Education
3
12-205 Child Growth and Development (Ages 0-14)
3
27-201 Physical Science Survey
4
32-201 World Regional Geography
3
  Required to pass PPST/PRAXIS
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16
Third Year
First Semester    
18-317 Parents, Families and School Interactions
3
12-325 Language and Literacy Development
3
12-329 Infant and Toddler Care and Development
4
12-337 Curriculum Integration in Early Care and Education Practicum I
6
27-207 Earth / Space Science
4
   
20
Second Semester    
12-313 Introduction to Educating Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
3
12-318 or 31-395 Multicultural Education or Global Societies
3
12-338 Curriculum Integration in Early Care and Education and Practicum II
6
   
15
Fourth Year
First Semester    
12-319 Mathematics Curriculum in Early Care and Primary Education
3
12-321 Assessment of Children and Youth with Exceptional Learning Needs
3
12-345 Professional Issues in the Administration of Early Care and Education
3
12-401 Assessment of Young Children
3
12-416 Analysis of Student Teaching
1
39-407 Family Development and Social Services Systems
3
   
16
Second Semester    
12-400 Preservice / Student Teaching and Senior Seminar (Senior Capstone)
12
   
12
  Total credits 135  
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