B.A., Child Development and Family Studies
Concentrations: Administration Within the Early Childhood Field, Curriculum and Teaching, Family Support, and Infant and Toddler
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 120 credits
Students must earn a C grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | ||
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| ECE F101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Profession | 3 |
| ECE F130 | Culture, Learning and the Young Child | 2 |
| ECE F104X | Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F107 | Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years | 3 |
| ECE F110 | Safe, Healthy Learning Environments | 3 |
| ECE F140 | Positive Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
| ECE F210 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECE F229 | Foundations in Nutrition and Physical Wellness | 3 |
| ECE F305 | Social Emotional Development: Reflection and Practice | 3 |
| ECE F342 | Family Relationships | 3 |
| ECE F350 | Play: Foundation for Development | 3 |
| ECE F445 | Adolescence Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| ECE F480 | Child Development and Family Studies Portfolio 1 | 1 |
| Concentrations 2 | ||
| Complete one of the following concentrations: | 24 | |
Administration within the Early Childhood Field | ||
Curriculum and Teaching | ||
Family Support | ||
Infant and Toddler | ||
| 1 | Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement. |
| 2 | Students completing any CFDS concentration will need an additional 3 upper-division (300-400-level) credits. |
Concentrations
Administration Within the Early Childhood Field
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (or department-approved course on special needs) | 3 |
| ECE F310 | Constructivist Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE F340 | Financial Management of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECE F341 | Personnel Management of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECE F345 | Screening, Assessment and Data Collection Tools | 3 |
| ECE F410 | Supporting Family Relationships through Mentoring | 3 |
| ECE F450 | Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Childhood Field | 3 |
| ECE F471 | Clinical Practice: Organizational Action Research | 3 |
Curriculum and Teaching
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (or department-approved course on special needs) | 3 |
| ECE F310 | Constructivist Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE F360 | Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 |
| or ECE F301 | Parents as Partners in Education | |
| ECE F420 | Developing Literacy in the Early Years | 3 |
| ECE F430 | Fine Arts for the Early Years | 3 |
| ECE F440 | Exploring Math and Science | 3 |
| ECE F472 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Research 1 | 3 |
| ECE F473 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Management | 3 |
| 1 | Student must earn a B grade or higher in each course. |
Family Support
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE F242 | Child and Family Ecology | 3 |
| ECE F301 | Parents as Partners in Education | 3 |
| or ECE F302 | Building Home Program Relationships: Prenatal to 3 Years | |
| ECE F306 | Building Bridges to Support Family Mental Health | 3 |
| ECE F405 | Seminar in Culture and Child-rearing Practices | 3 |
| ECE F410 | Supporting Family Relationships through Mentoring | 3 |
| ECE F442 | Family Resource Management | 3 |
| ECE F471 | Clinical Practice: Organizational Action Research | 3 |
| SWK F360 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
Infant and Toddler
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE F214 | Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F302 | Building Home Program Relationships: Prenatal to 3 Years | 3 |
| ECE F304 | Attachment and Social Development | 3 |
| ECE F320 | Environment and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F405 | Seminar in Culture and Child-rearing Practices | 3 |
| ECE F421 | From Babbling to Talking to Early Literacy | 3 |
| ECE F472 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Research 1 | 3 |
| ECE F473 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Management | 3 |
| 1 | Student must earn a B grade or higher in each course. |
For students entering the program with an A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degree in early childhood education from a regionally accredited college or university.
NOTE: 23 credits will be accepted towards the program major. These credits will be applied to the following specific program requirements: ECE F101, ECE F104X, ECE F107, ECE F110, ECE F130, ECE F140, ECE F210 and ECE F229.
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 120 credits
Students must earn a C grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | ||
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. | ||
| As part of the B.A. social science degree requirements, complete: | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| ECE F305 | Social Emotional Development: Reflection and Practice | 3 |
| ECE F342 | Family Relationships | 3 |
| ECE F350 | Play: Foundation for Development | 3 |
| ECE F445 | Adolescence Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| ECE F480 | Child Development and Family Studies Portfolio | 1 |
| Concentrations 1 | ||
| Complete one of the following concentrations: | 24 | |
Administration within the Early Childhood Field | ||
Curriculum and Teaching | ||
Family Support | ||
Infant and Toddler | ||
| 1 | Students completing any CFDS concentration will need an additional 3 upper-division (300-400-level) credits. |
Concentrations
Administration Within the Early Childhood Field
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (or department-approved course on special needs) | 3 |
| ECE F310 | Constructivist Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE F340 | Financial Management of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECE F341 | Personnel Management of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECE F345 | Screening, Assessment and Data Collection Tools | 3 |
| ECE F410 | Supporting Family Relationships through Mentoring | 3 |
| ECE F450 | Leadership and Advocacy in the Early Childhood Field | 3 |
| ECE F471 | Clinical Practice: Organizational Action Research | 3 |
Curriculum and Teaching
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (or department-approved course on special needs) | 3 |
| ECE F310 | Constructivist Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE F360 | Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 |
| or ECE F301 | Parents as Partners in Education | |
| ECE F420 | Developing Literacy in the Early Years | 3 |
| ECE F430 | Fine Arts for the Early Years | 3 |
| ECE F440 | Exploring Math and Science | 3 |
| ECE F472 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Research 1 | 3 |
| ECE F473 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Management 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Student must earn a B grade or higher in each course. |
Family Support
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE F242 | Child and Family Ecology | 3 |
| ECE F301 | Parents as Partners in Education | 3 |
| or ECE F302 | Building Home Program Relationships: Prenatal to 3 Years | |
| ECE F306 | Building Bridges to Support Family Mental Health | 3 |
| ECE F405 | Seminar in Culture and Child-rearing Practices | 3 |
| ECE F410 | Supporting Family Relationships through Mentoring | 3 |
| ECE F442 | Family Resource Management | 3 |
| ECE F471 | Clinical Practice: Organizational Action Research | 3 |
| SWK F360 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
Infant and Toddler
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE F214 | Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F302 | Building Home Program Relationships: Prenatal to 3 Years | 3 |
| ECE F304 | Attachment and Social Development | 3 |
| ECE F320 | Environment and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F405 | Seminar in Culture and Child-rearing Practices | 3 |
| ECE F421 | From Babbling to Talking to Early Literacy | 3 |
| ECE F472 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Research 1 | 3 |
| ECE F473 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Management 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Student must earn a B grade or higher in each course. |
