Child Development and Family Studies B.A.
Minimum Requirements for Child Development and Family Studies B.A.: 120 credits
Concentrations: Administration Within the Early Childhood Field, Curriculum and Teaching, and Family Support
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. | 35-40 | |
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. 1 | 22 | |
| Child Development and Family Studies Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F101 | Early Childhood Professionalism | 3 |
| ECE F104X | Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F107X | Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years | 3 |
| ECE F110 | Safe, Healthy Learning Environments | 3 |
| ECE F130 | Culture, Learning and the Young Child | 2 |
| ECE F140 | Positive Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
| ECE F235 | Screening, Assessment and Recording | 3 |
| ECE F304 | Attachment and Social Development | 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 2 | 1 |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 24 | |
Administration within the Early Childhood Field | ||
Curriculum and Teaching | ||
Family Support | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 0-3 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
- 1
Completion of the CDEV B.A. will meet the requirements for both a major and a minor.
- 2
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
Concentrations
Administration within the Early Childhood Field
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Administration within the Early Childhood Field Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (or department-approved course on special needs) | 3 |
| ECE F311 | Theories, Methodologies and Pedagogy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE F340 | Financial Management of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECE F341 | Personnel Management of Early Childhood Programs | 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 | 3 |
| SWK F360 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 3
Students must earn a B grade or higher in each course.
Curriculum and Teaching
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Teaching Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (or department-approved course on special needs) | 3 |
| ECE F311 | Theories, Methodologies and Pedagogy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE F365 | Social Studies Pedagogy in Early Childhood | 3 |
| 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 3 | 3 |
| ECE F473 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Management 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 3
Students must earn a B grade or higher in each course.
Family Support
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Family Support Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F242 | Child and Family Ecology | 3 |
| ECE F301 | Parents as Partners in Education | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| SWK F360 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 3
Students must earn a B grade or higher in each course.
Students entering the program with an A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degree focusing on early childhood from a regionally accredited college or university:
NOTE: 20 credits will be accepted toward the program major. These credits will be applied to the following specific program requirements: ECE F101, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F110, ECE F130, ECE F140, ECE F235.
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. | 35-40 | |
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. | 37 | |
| Child Development and Family Studies Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F304 | Attachment and Social Development | 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 2 | 1 |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 24 | |
Administration within the Early Childhood Field | ||
Curriculum and Teaching | ||
Family Support | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 3-8 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 2
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
Concentrations
Administration within the Early Childhood Field
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Administration within the Early Childhood Field Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (or department-approved course on special needs) | 3 |
| ECE F311 | Theories, Methodologies and Pedagogy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE F340 | Financial Management of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECE F341 | Personnel Management of Early Childhood Programs | 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 | 3 |
| SWK F360 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 3
Students must earn a B grade or higher in each course.
Curriculum and Teaching
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Teaching Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (or department-approved course on special needs) | 3 |
| ECE F311 | Theories, Methodologies and Pedagogy for Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE F365 | Social Studies Pedagogy in Early Childhood | 3 |
| 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 3 | 3 |
| ECE F473 | Clinical Practice: Classroom Management 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 3
Students must earn a B grade or higher in each course.
Family Support
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Family Support Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F242 | Child and Family Ecology | 3 |
| ECE F301 | Parents as Partners in Education | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| SWK F360 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 3
Students must earn a B grade or higher in each course.
