Curriculum

(revised 27 September 2007)

College of Education

B.A. in Early Childhood Education

Total Semester Hours: 127-128 semester hours 

1.        General Education (43-44)

            a.    Liberal Arts (21):

• ENGL 101 and 102 (or higher level)  (6)
• HIST 111, 112, 409, or 410   (3)
• Non-western Civilization: A course in culture other than Western European  (3)

• GEOG 121 or 210  (3)
• Fine Arts: THEA 522 or 526; and MUSC 140 or other approved course  (6)
• Foreign Languages--students shall demonstrate in one foreign language the ability to comprehend the topic and main ideas in written and, with the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek, spoken texts on familiar subjects. This ability can be demonstrated by achieving a score of two (2) or better on a USC foreign language test. Those failing to do so must satisfactorily complete equivalent study of foreign language at USC.  Spanish recommended.

              b.    Science and Numerical Analysis/Reasoning (13-14):

            Natural Sciences:  (6-7)

• A course in life sciences, BIOL 110 or BIOL 120 recommended    (3-4) 

• A course in EITHER physical science, PHYS 101/101L recommended, or earth science (GEOL 101, 103, 201;  ENVR 101/101L; ENVR 200;  or MSCI 101 recommended. (4)

           At least one science course must include a lab.

                     Numerical Analysis and Reasoning:

• MATH 122 and STAT 110 or 201  or two courses in Statistics (6)

              c.     Electives (6)

  Liberal Arts or Science   (6)

Recommended selection: 

• 6 credits in Spanish at the 200-level or above

• physical or earth science (whichever not already taken)

• POLI 201/202

2.        Specialized Content Preparation (18)

(Specialized content courses cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements.)

• SLIS 325 or ENGL 431                                                                      (3)

• MATH 221 and 222                                                                            (6)

• PEDU 575                                                                                           (3)

• ARTE 520 or 530                                                                                (3)

• ARTE 360                                                                                           (3)

3.          Education (66)

 a.                  Education Core(18): 

• UNIV 101  The Student and the University (3)
• EDEC 201 Inquiry into Early Childhood Education (3)
• EDFN 300 Schools in Communities (3)

• EDPY 401 Learners and the Diversity of Learning (3)
• EDPY 401P Learners and the Diversity of Learning Practicum (1)
• EDRM 423 Introduction to Classroom Assessment   (2)
• EDEX 523 Introduction to the Exceptional Child   (3)

           b.          Early Childhood Core (29)

• EDEC 250  Play and Early Learning  (3)

• EDEC 340 The Young Child: Development, Care, and Education (Birth-3) (3)

• EDEC 342 The Young Child:  Development, Care, and Education (3-8 Years) (3)

• EDEC 442 Studies in Integrated Curriculum: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (4)

• EDRD 345 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Educ. I  (3)

• EDRD 445 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Educ. II  (4)

• EDEC 447 Community of Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom  (2)

• EDEC 591 Seminar on Teaching in Early Childhood  (3)

• EDEC 610 Parent/Family Dynamics in Early Childhood Education  (3)

   

            c.          Practica and Internship Experiences (19)

             Practica (3):

   

• EDEC 340P The Young Child: Development, Care, and Education (Birth-3) Practicum  (1)

• EDEC 342P The Young Child: Development, Care, and Education (3-8 Years) Practicum  (3)

                                                

        Internship (16):

   

• EDEC 443 Internship in Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (4)

• EDEC 570 Internship in Environments for Teaching and Learning (3)

• EDTE 590A Internship/Curriculum and Assessment  (3)

•  EDTE 590B Internship/Teaching (3)

• EDTE 590C Internship/Professional Roles (3)