Early Childhood Development Track Early Childhood Development majors take a variety of courses related to young children and their learning, development, and family environment. Students take a series of core and specialization courses to prepare them to work with children, parents, and families in a variety of settings. This degree culminates in a semester-long practicum.

Freshman Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)

EDF 2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators Credit Hours: 3
ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
MGF 1106 - Finite Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Freshman Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
SYG 2010 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
PSC 1121 - Physical Science Credit Hours: 3
EEC 2732 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children Credit Hours: 3

Select One: (3 Credit Hours)

MUL 2010 - Enjoyment of Music Credit Hours: 3
PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
THE 2000 - Theatre Survey Credit Hours: 3

Freshman Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)

ARE 2000 - Early Childhood Art and Creativity Credit Hours: 3
MUE 2211 - Early Childhood Music and Movement Credit Hours: 3

Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
BSC 1005 - Biological Principles Credit Hours: 3
Cultural & Historical Foundation, Area 1 elective Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Elective with Advisor approval Credit Hours: 3
STA 2014C - Principles of Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Sophomore Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)

POS 2041 - American National Government Credit Hours: 3
Cultural & Historical Foundation, Area 3 Elective (Prefer course from Cultural & Historical Foundation, Area 1) Credit Hours: 3
Restricted Elective with Advisor approval Credit Hours: 3

Select One: (3 Credit Hours)

EDF 2130 - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators Credit Hours: 3
SOW 3104 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credit Hours: 3

Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

EEC 3700 - Social and Emotional Development of Young Children Credit Hours: 3
EEC 4661 - Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice: Credit Hours: 3
EEC 3613 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children Credit Hours: 3
EEC 3214 - Child Development Credit Hours: 3
EEC 3008 - Early Childhood Children's Literature Credit Hours: 3

Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

EEC 4604 - Classroom Management and Guidance of Young Children Credit Hours:3
EEC 4402 - Cultural and Family Systems Credit Hours: 3
EEX 3450 - Young Children With Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
RED 3310 - Early Reading, Writing and Language Arts Credit Hours: 3
EEC 4414 - Parent-Child Relations Credit Hours: 3

Junior Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)

EEC 4303 - Planning Creative Activities in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours:3
EEC 4528 - Infant/Toddler Care and Education Credit Hours: 3

Senior Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)

PET 4050C - Motor Development and Learning Credit Hours: 3
Select Three Early Childhood Development Track Electives Credit Hours: 9

Senior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)

EEC 4940 - Practicum: Early Childhood Development Credit Hours: 12