238 Early Childhood Education Major bachelor's degree (bs) The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education offer a major in Early Childhood Education with certification for teaching in programs which serve children from birth through dght years of age (Pre-K through 3rd grade). Students preparing to teach a Pre-K early care and education program, Head Start, or a Kindergarten to 3rd grade classroom of a public school graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. » Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 40 credit hours of general education and relevant prerequisite courses. Students must also meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements. (See Teacher Education Department in this catalog.) » Minor: Not required. Early Childhood is the specialization. » Grade Requirements: Early Childhood Education students must meet minimum major course grade requirements and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in all college work and achieve at least a "B-" grade in each professional education course to continue the program. A grade of "C or better in each course (except professional education courses) is required. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a major course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 126 credit hours is required for a bachelor's degree - 94 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 65 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the department advisor located in the McKay Education Building, Room 248 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Early Childhood Education majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Students emolling in CHF 2600,2610 and 2620 will be working with families and children; the State of Utah requires a background check and clearance. Applicants must be fingerprinted and complete a background check before being fully accepted into the program. A handout available from the department secretary explains the procedure and nominal expenses. If the background check reveals misconduct, you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experience, practica or student teaching. Background checks require up to eight weeks and should be completed, or in progress, prior to enrolling in CHF 2600, 2610 and 2620. See the department secretary for further details. General Education See pages 38-43 for Bachelor of Science requirements. CHF SSI500 will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most Child and Family courses. COMM HU1020 may be taken to fulfill both a support course and a general education requirement. A science class with a lab is a requirement for Teacher Education. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) CHF SS1500 Human Development (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) Core Courses Required (25 credit hours) CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) CHF 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Education (3) CHF 2610 CHF 2620 CHF 3640 CHF 4710* CHF 4720* CHF 4990A Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) (7afo required) Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) (7afe required) Working with Parents (3) Advanced Guidance & Planning (3) Student Teaching-Children's School i Seminar in Child Development (1) MATH 2010 MATH 2020 ENGL 3300 PEP 3630 HLTH 4300 EDUC 3110 or EDUC 3370 * Taken concurrently. Students are encouraged to apply two semesters prior to teaching in the Melba S. Lehner Children's School. Support Courses Required (22 credit hours) EDUC 1010 Exploring Teaching (3) COMM HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3)* or COMMHU2110 Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3)* or equivalent Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3) Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3) Children's Literature (3) Physical Education K-6 (3)** Health Education in the Elementary School (2) Instructional Technology (2)*** Advanced Instructional Technology (2)*** * Will satisfy a general education requirement ** Students must take PEP 3630 after Level 1 *** Based on a technology proficiency assessment, students will complete one of two courses prior to or concurrent with Level 1 Support Course Elective (2-4 credit hours) Select one course from the following MUSC 3824 Music for the Elementary Teachers (4) EDUC 3430 Creative Processes in Elementary School (3) THEA 4603 Creative Drama (3) DANC 3640 Creative Movement in Elementary School (2) ART CA1030* Studio Art for the Non-Art Major (3) * May not be used as both a support elective and general education Professional Education Courses Required (42 credit hours) Admission to teacher education is required prior to enrollment in Professional Education courses. * Level 1 (6 credit hours) EDUC 3100 Instructional Planning and Assessment (3) EDUC 3120 Reading Instruction in the Primary Grades [K-2] (3) * Level 2 (12 credit hours, includes practicum) EDUC DV3200E Foundations of Diversity: Culturally, Linguistically Responsive Teaching (3) EDUC 3240 Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades [3-6] (3) EDUC DV3260E The Exceptional Student (3) or CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) EDUC 3280 Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog