Program: Early Childhood Development Minor - Southern Oregon University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 03, 2025

2012-13 Catalog

(24 credits)

Early Childhood Development courses counting toward the minor are aligned with NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Personal 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 credits)

ED 440 - Whole Child Development 3 credits

Building Family and Community Relationships/Diversity

(3 credits)

ED 438 - Children Around the World 3 credits
or
ED 487 - Family, School, and Community Relations in Early Childhood Education 3 credits
or
ED 489 - Interpersonal Relations and Guidance in ECE 3 credits

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

(3 credits)

ED 485 - Assessment of Young Children 3 credits
or
ED 488 - Early Language and Literacy Development 3 credits

Using Developmentally Effective Approaches

(3 credits)

ED 407 - Seminar 1 to 6 credits (Mind in the Making)
or
ED 484 - Curriculum Design in Early Childhood 3 credits

Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum

(3 credits)

ED 484 - Curriculum Design in Early Childhood 3 credits
or
ED 486 - Curriculum Content in Early Childhood Education 3 credits *
* must complete ED 484 prior to ED 486

Becoming Professional

(3 credits)

ED 454 - Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education 3 credits
or
ED 480 - Foundations in Early Childhood/Elementary Education 3 credits

Practicum

(3 credits)

ED 309 - Advanced Practicum and Seminar 1 to 3 credits *
* (This may be waived with previous work experiences)

Electives

(3 credits)

ED 407 - Seminar 1 to 6 credits Three Saturday workshops (1 credit class)
(or one 3-credit ECD class, with advisor approval)