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
• Social/Behavioral Sciences - Select one course Credits: 3
• *ENGL 1010 - Composition I Credits: 3
• *ENGL 1020 - Composition II Credits: 3
• *SPCH 1010 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: 3

• or other approved speech/communication course

Emphasis Courses

• *ECED 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 2
• *ECED 2010 - Safe, Healthy Living 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 - Initial Practicum Credits: 3
• *ECED 2160 - Final Practicum 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

Guided Electives - Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

For Further Information

Mitzi Neeley, Coordinator
Early Childhood Education
Telephone: 423.354.2550
mineeley@NortheastState.edu

or

Dr. Xiaoping Wang
Dean, Behavioral and Social Sciences Division
Telephone: 423.354.2552
xpwang@NortheastState.edu