Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Program Description/Employment Options for Graduates:
The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (with emphasis in birth through age 4) is a unique program that is designed for students seeking employment in the field of child care and children's services. The program fulfills the legal requirements being implemented for Head Start teachers and directors, the requirements included in the Florida Statutes regarding Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) teachers, and the point system for the child care center certification process promoted by Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation and the Early Learning Coalitions (ELC) throughout the state. The program prepares students to be highly qualified teachers (including VPK and Head Start), managers or administrators of programs. The degree will prepare participants for teacher certification as well as equipping them to meet the requirements for workplace retention or hiring within a high-quality setting for this age group.
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Bachelor of Sciences in Early Childhood Education will include:
- A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0
- Completion of 45 semester hours towards an Associate degree program. Included in this must be ENC 1101 and MAT 1033 (or a course at that same or higher level).
- Successfully complete all or most of the prerequisite courses (with a grade of C or better).
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A separate program application must be submitted to the program director. |
Program Prerequisites:
Prerequisite courses for all applicants for admission 21 credits:
- EDF 1005 Introduction to Education
- EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators + Field Experience
- EME 2040 Education Technology
- EEC 1000 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- EEC 1001 Early Childhood Growth and Development
- EEC 1601 Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior
- EEC 1319 Portfolio Development & Supervision Work Experience
Program Course Listing:
Upper Level (3000 - 4000) Course Requirements (54 Credits)
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Early Childhood Education Learning Environments |
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Special Needs of Children & Families |
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Health, Nutrition & Safety of Young Children |
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Cultural & Family Systems |
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Assessment of All Young Children & Field Experience |
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Blending Early Childhood Methods & Field Experience |
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Parents as Teachers & Field Experience |
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Infant/Toddler Curriculum |
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Education Measurement & Evaluations |
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Curriculum Programs - Preschool |
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Behavior Management in the Preschool & Field Experience |
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Curriculum Activities in Early Childhood (Child Dev.) |
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Assessment and Evaluation for Young Children |
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Language and Emerging Literacy |
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Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Education |
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Internship: Early Childhood Education & Field Experience |
Summary of Credit Hour Requirements:
General Education = 36 credits
Prerequisite Courses = 21 credits
Upper Level Early Childhood Program Requirements = 54 credits
Elective Courses = 9 credits
Total = 120 credits
For more information contact Program Director:
