Early Childhood Development Minor

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(24 credits)

Early Childhood Development courses counting toward the minor are aligned with NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Professional Preparation Standards listed below. In completing 24 credits for this minor, at least one course must be taken for each standard. Students must meet all applicable requirements listed in the Minors section of this catalog, including the Minor residence requirement.

Promoting Child Development and Learning

(3-4 credits)

ECE 360 - Infants, Toddlers, and Families Development 4 credits
or
ED 240 - Whole Child Development 3 credits

Building Family and Community Relationships/Diversity

(4 credits)

ECE 370 - Valuing Diversity in Early Childhood Education 4 credits
or
ED 438 - Children Around the World 4 credits

Observing, Documenting, & Assessing to Support Young Children/Families

(4 credits)

ECE 350 - Foundations and Trends in Early Childhood Education 4 credits
or
ECE 450 - Building Resilient Learners 4 credits

Using Developmentally Effective Approaches

(3-4 credits)

ECE 470 - Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Action 4 credits
or
ED 425 - Play as Core Curriculum 3 credits

Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum

(4 credits)

ECE 390 - The Art of Holistic Education in Early Childhood 4 credits
or
ECE 460 - Innovations in Curriculum for Young Children 4 credits

Becoming Professional

(3-4 credits)

ECE 480 - Powerful Early Childhood Leaders 4 credits
or
ECE 309 - Advanced Practicum 1-3 credits (3 credits required)
or
ED 209 - Practicum 1 to 3 credits (3 credits required)
or
ED 309 - Advanced Practicum and Seminar 1 to 3 credits (3 credits required)
Students who do not have any previous practicum and/or work experience in early childhood settings need to fulfill all 3 credits of practicum in lieu of ECE 480.

Elective

(3-4 credits)

Any upper division ECE or ED course.