Early Childhood Leadership Major
Liberal Studies (Education), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a major in Early Childhood Leadership will prepare students for positions within the Early Childhood field in a Preschool, Day Care, or Public School setting. Students will gain an understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs; learn about the importance of, influences, and ways to support early childhood development; develop an understanding of assessment and curriculum including children with disabilities; identify important teaching strategies and developmentally appropriate curriculum to creative a supportive and effective learning environment; as well be granted the opportunity to assess their readiness for this field through observations and classroom practice.
Degree requirements for the Early Childhood Leadership major are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
| HIS 114 | The United States to 1877 | 3 |
| Humanities Electives | 6 | |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Child Development | 3 |
| Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
| WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
| WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Career Electives 1 | 6 | |
| CIT 210 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU 130 | Education, Schools, and Culture | 3 |
| EDU 211 | Methods and Approaches in Teaching Children I | 3 |
| EDU 212 | Methods and Approaches in Teaching Children II | 3 |
| EDU 250 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 300 | Reading and Early Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Guiding Behavior in Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| EDU 460 | Child Care Administration | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 38 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |