Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

B201: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

CIP: 13.1210
FL CIP: 1101312100

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program offered through the Teacher Education department focuses on the development of children from age 3 through third grade, with emphasis on social, emotional, cognitive and linguistic components of child development. It is designed for associate degree graduates to build on skills for early childhood education positions requiring a bachelor's degree. CF B.S. graduates will earn teacher certification in pre-primary education and endorsements in reading (K-12), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL, K-12) and Prekindergarten Disabilities.

Students accepted for these programs must have completed either an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree in an appropriate field, a GPA of 2.5 or higher, a passing score in the General Knowledge (GK) exam, and show successful completion of the following courses: EDF 2005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession, EDF 2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators, and EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators. A minimum of 60 credits from the student's associate degree will count toward completion of the program. Additional General Education and/or Technical Specialization courses may be required.

Program Core Courses


Course No.	Course Title	Credits
LAE 4416	Children's Literature for Educators		3
EEC 4301	Cognitive Experiences for Young Children		3
EEX 4201	Young Children with Special Needs		3
EEC 4219	Integrated Science and Mathematics for Young Children		3
EEC 3400	Family Literacy and Young Children		3
EEC 4624	Creative and Effective Experiences for Young Children		3
EEX 4231	Assessing Progress of Young Children with Special Needs		3
EDP 4503	Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Young Child		3
EEC 4404	Relations Across Family, School and Community		3
EDG 4410	Classroom Management and Child Guidance		3
EEC 4940	Internship in Early Childhood		6
	Total Hours		36

State Required Prerequisite Courses


Course No.	Course Title	Credits
EDF 2005	Introduction to the Teaching Profession		3
EDF 2085	Introduction to Diversity for Educators		3
EME 2040	Introduction to Technology for Educators		3

Required Technical Courses


Course No.	Course Title	Credits
EEC 1000	Introduction to Child Development and Education		3
CHD 1440C	Child Care Practicum I		3
EEC 1907	Observing and Recording Behavior		3
EEC 2001	Early Childhood Education		3
EEC 2200	Curriculum in Early Childhood		3
EEC 2300	Instructional Practices		1
CHD 1441C	Child Care Practicum II		3
EEC 1931	Child Care Seminar		2
	Additional EEC, EEX or EDG course		3
LIN 2740	Applied Linguistics		3
	Prerequisite and Technical Course Hours:		36
	Total Program Hours^1/2		123

¹Note: Total Program Hours also includes 60 credit hours of course work completed at the associate degree level.

²LIN 2740 Applied Linguistics is needed for ESOL endorsement. This course adds an additional three credits to the total program hours for a total of 123 credit hours.

General Education/Technical Specialization Courses
Courses in this section will be comprised of those General Education or area-related Technical Specialization courses needed to fulfill the requirements of the program. These courses will vary based on the student's associate-level coursework. Students will work with their advisor to choose the necessary coursework for their program.