2005-2006 Catalog and Student Handbook

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2005-2006 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education

The program prepares individuals for professional careers in early childhood education, child care, and child development. The program is also designed to articulate with baccalaureate programs in early childhood education offered at four-year institutions.

General Courses

Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one humanities course Credits: 3
Mathematics - Select one math course Credits: 3
Natural Science - Select one natural science course Credits: 4

ENGL 1010 - Composition I Credits: 3

Social/Behavioral Science

Select One

GEOG 2030 - Introduction to Cultural Geography Credits: 3
SOCI 1030 - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: 3
WMST 2010 - Introduction to Women’s Studies Credits: 3

Emphasis Courses

ECED 1010 - Introduction to Childhood Education Credits: 2
ECED 2010 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments Credits: 3
ECED 2015 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: 3
ECED 2020 - Infant, Toddler and Child Development Credits: 3
ECED 2040 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credits: 3
ECED 2060 - Development of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
ECED 2070 - Developmental Assessment Credits: 3
ECED 2080 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 2085 - Math and Science in Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECED 2130 - Clinical Practicum I Credits: 2
ECED 2140 - Clinical Practicum II Credits: 2
ECED 2150 - Clinical Practicum III Credits: 2
ENGL 1020 - Composition II Credits: 3

Electives Credits: 3

Select one course:

ECED 2030 - Infant and Toddler Care Credits: 3
ECED 2050 - Psychomotor Development Credits: 3
ECED 2090 - Creative Development Credits: 3
ECED 2100 - The Mentoring Teacher Credits: 3
ECED 2120 - Administration of Childcare Centers Credits: 3
ENGL 2170 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3

Speech Credits: 3

Select one course:

SPCH 1300 - Speech Communication Credits: 3
SPCH 2300 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
SPCH 2320 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: 3

Electives Credits: 3

Select one course:

GEOG 2030 - Introduction to Cultural Geography Credits: 3
HIST 2010 - U.S. History I Credits: 3
HIST 2020 - U.S. History II Credits: 3
SOCI 1030 - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: 3
WMST 2010 - Introduction to Women’s Studies Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

For More Information

Mitzi Neeley, Coordinator
Early Childhood Education
Telephone: (423) 354-2550
mineeley@NortheastState.edu

or

Dr. Xiaoping Wang
Chair of Behavioral and Social Science Division
Telephone: (423) 354-2552
xpwang@NortheastState.edu