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"description": "<p>EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TRACK Early Childhood Development majors take a variety of courses related to young children and their learning, development, and family environment. Students take a series of core and specialization courses to prepare them to work with children, parents, and families in a variety of settings. This degree culminates in a semester-long practicum.</p><h2>Admission Requirements</h2><ul> <li>Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, i.e. an AA degree from an approved Florida College System or State University System institution.</li> <li>Have a minimum 2.75 overall GPA, with provisional acceptance for one semester if GPA is 2.5 (GPA must be 2.75 by the second semester).</li> <li>Complete Child Development Common Program Prerequisite courses with a minimum letter grade of \"C\" (2.0) or better.</li> <li>Meet the State Writing and Math Requirement.</li> <li>Meet Foreign Language Admission Requirement.</li> </ul><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><ul> <li>Students must seek advising through the Early Childhood Development and Education staff in the Education Complex, Suite 122 or by e-mail (<a href=\"mailto:ece@ucf.edu\">ece@ucf.edu</a>) prior to registering for classes.</li> <li>The courses designated in 1. (General Education) and 2. (Prerequisites) should be completed prior to admission to the major and upper division education courses.</li> <li>Students must earn a \"C\" (2.0) or better in each required Early Childhood Development and Education course. However, a minimum overall 2.75 GPA in all courses within the major is required.</li> </ul><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Core Requirements: Basic Level</h3> 15 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>A grade of \"C\" (2.0) or better is required.</li><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>EEC2732 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children (3)</li><li>MAE3310 - Elementary Mathematics for Teaching I (3)</li><li>EDF2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3)</li><li>EDF2130 - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators (3)</li></ul></li><li>Complete at least 1 of the following: <ul><li>MUE2211 - Early Childhood Music and Movement (3)</li><li>ARE2000 - Early Childhood Art and Creativity (3)</li></ul></li><li>For students interested in a career as a Child Life Specialist, select EDF 2130.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Core Requirements: Advanced Level</h3> 0 Total Credits <ul><li>All methods/specialization/foundations courses must be completed with a letter grade of \"C\" (2.0) or better before registering for Practicum: Early Childhood Development. However, a minimum GPA of 2.75 is required in the professional, specialization and overall for admission to Practicum: Early Childhood Development. A grade of \"C\" (2.0) or better is required.</li></ul><h3>Semester I</h3> 15 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>EEC3700 - Social and Emotional Development of Young Children (3)</li><li>EEC4303 - Planning Creative Activities in Early Childhood Education (3)</li><li>EEC3008 - Early Childhood Children's Literature (3)</li><li>EEC4661 - Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice: (3)</li><li>EEX3450 - Young Children With Special Needs (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Semester II</h3> 15 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>EEC4604 - Classroom Management and Guidance of Young Children (3)</li><li>RED3310 - Early Reading, Writing and Language Arts (3)</li><li>TSL4240 - Issues in Second Language Acquisition (3)</li><li>EEC4268 - Curriculum Activities in Early Childhood (3)</li><li>EEX4751 - Parent Involvement in Education (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Semester III</h3> 0 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: </li></ul><h3>Semester IV</h3> 15 - 18 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>EEC3214 - Child Development (3)</li><li>EEC4528 - Infant/Toddler Care and Education (3)</li><li>EEC4940 - Practicum: Early Childhood Development (3 - 6)</li></ul></li><li>Note: Students must consult with their advisor regarding approval for other elective options. A grade of \"C\" (2.0) or better is required.</li><li>Complete at least 2 of the following: <ul><li>EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students (3)</li><li>EEX4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs (3)</li><li>EEX3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students (3)</li><li>RED4519 - Diagnostic and Corrective Reading Strategies (3)</li><li>EEX4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management (3)</li><li>EDF4467 - Learning Theory and Assessment (3)</li><li>RED4942 - Practicum for Assessment and Instruction of Reading (3)</li><li>EEC4744 - Child Life: Psychosocial Care of Children in Health Settings (3)</li><li>STA2023 - Statistical Methods I (3)</li><li>DEP2004 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (3)</li><li>EDF2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators (3)</li><li>PSY2012H - Honors General Psychology (3)</li><li>HSC3537 - Medical Terminology (3)</li><li>SOW4650 - Child Abuse: Treatment and Prevention (3)</li><li>EDF2720 - Children in Schools: Legal, Ethical and Safety Concerns (3)</li><li>TSL4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3)</li><li>RED3012 - Basic Foundations of Reading (3)</li><li>EEC4211 - Science and Math Learning for Young Children (3)</li><li>SCE4304 - Teaching Science and Technology to Young Children (3)</li><li>MAE4300 - Math Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood (3)</li><li>MHS2090 - Introduction to Human Services (3)</li><li>MHS2330 - Career Planning I (3)</li><li>MHS2441 - Couples, Families and Intimate Relationships (3)</li><li>MHS3052 - Helping Skills for Human Service Providers (3)</li><li>SPA3002 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (3)</li><li>LIN3713 - Language Science (3)</li><li>LIN3716 - Language Development (3)</li><li>SPA4400 - Language Disorders Across the Life Span (3)</li><li>PLA3014 - Law and the Legal System (3)</li><li>PLA4024 - Poverty Law and Community Advocacy (3)</li><li>PLA4807 - Adoption Law (3)</li><li>PLA4806 - Domestic Relations Law (3)</li><li>PLA4843 - Immigration Law and Policy (3)</li><li>PLA4244 - Community Mediation and Conflict Resolution (3)</li><li>PAD4104 - Administrative Theory (3)</li><li>PAD4144 - Nonprofit Organizations (3)</li><li>PAD4147 - Resource Development in the Nonprofit Sector (3)</li><li>PAD4153 - Planning and Improvement for Public Organizations (3)</li><li>PAD4204 - Fiscal Management (3)</li><li>PAD4325 - Program Evaluation for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (3)</li><li>SOW3740 - Social Work Practice with Loss & Life's Transitions (3)</li><li>MHS3426 - Diversity Issues in Human Services (3)</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Semester V</h3> 15 - 18 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>EEC3613 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children (3)</li><li>EEC4402 - Cultural and Family Systems (3)</li><li>EEC4940 - Practicum: Early Childhood Development (3 - 6)</li></ul></li></ul> 6 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete at least 2 of the following: <ul><li>EEX4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management (3)</li><li>EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students (3)</li><li>EEX4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs (3)</li><li>EEX3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students (3)</li><li>RED4519 - Diagnostic and Corrective Reading Strategies (3)</li><li>EDF4467 - Learning Theory and Assessment (3)</li><li>RED4942 - Practicum for Assessment and Instruction of Reading (3)</li><li>EEC4744 - Child Life: Psychosocial Care of Children in Health Settings (3)</li><li>SOW3740 - Social Work Practice with Loss & Life's Transitions (3)</li><li>STA2023H - Honors Statistical Methods I (3)</li><li>DEP2004 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (3)</li><li>EDF2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators (3)</li><li>PSY2012H - Honors General Psychology (3)</li><li>HSC3537 - Medical Terminology (3)</li><li>SOW4650 - Child Abuse: Treatment and Prevention (3)</li><li>EDF2720 - Children in Schools: Legal, Ethical and Safety Concerns (3)</li><li>TSL4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3)</li><li>RED3012 - Basic Foundations of Reading (3)</li><li>EEC4211 - Science and Math Learning for Young Children (3)</li><li>SCE4304 - Teaching Science and Technology to Young Children (3)</li><li>MAE4300 - Math Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood (3)</li><li>MHS2090 - Introduction to Human Services (3)</li><li>MHS2330 - Career Planning I (3)</li><li>MHS2441 - Couples, Families and Intimate Relationships (3)</li><li>MHS3052 - Helping Skills for Human Service Providers (3)</li><li>MHS3426 - Diversity Issues in Human Services (3)</li><li>SPA3002 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (3)</li><li>LIN3713 - Language Science (3)</li><li>LIN3716 - Language Development (3)</li><li>SPA4400 - Language Disorders Across the Life Span (3)</li><li>SPA4400 - Language Disorders Across the Life Span (3)</li><li>PLA3014 - Law and the Legal System (3)</li><li>PLA4024 - Poverty Law and Community Advocacy (3)</li><li>PLA4807 - Adoption Law (3)</li><li>PLA4806 - Domestic Relations Law (3)</li><li>PLA4813 - Juvenile Law and Procedure (3)</li><li>PLA4244 - Community Mediation and Conflict Resolution (3)</li><li>PAD4104 - Administrative Theory (3)</li><li>PAD4144 - Nonprofit Organizations (3)</li><li>PAD4147 - Resource Development in the Nonprofit Sector (3)</li><li>PAD4148 - Volunteer Management (3)</li><li>PAD4153 - Planning and Improvement for Public Organizations (3)</li><li>PAD4204 - Fiscal Management (3)</li><li>PAD4325 - Program Evaluation for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (3)</li><li>PLA4843 - Immigration Law and Policy (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>75 - 81</strong></h4><p>Restricted Electives</p><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><p>Capstone Requirements</p><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><p>Electives</p><p>Students must chose a minimum of 4 electives (12 hours) of electives plus two Practicum courses (6 credits total) are required for graduation. Track 2 encourages students to chose a career pathway (see below).</p><p><strong>Overview: ECDE Career Pathways</strong></p><ol> <li>RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) /ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)</li> <li>Assessment and Data Analysis</li> <li>Child Life</li> <li>Curriculum and Programming</li> <li> Exceptional Education Specialization </li> <li>Human Services</li> <li>Language Development and Disorders</li> <li>Legal Studies</li> <li>Non-Profit Management</li> </ol><p>Specialization Details:</p><p><strong>Applied Behavior Analysis (Registered Behavior Technician)*</strong></p><p>Required Course Work:</p><ul> <li>Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Course (Approved by ABA-I) (Under UCF Curriculum Review)*</li> <li>ABA Exam</li> <li>ABA Practicum</li> </ul><p>Recommended Electives (3 electives)</p><ul> <li>EEX4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management</li> <li>EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students</li> <li>EEX 4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs</li> <li>EEX 3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students</li> </ul><ul><li><em>EEC 4940 Practicum: </em></li></ul><ul> <li>Must be in ABA Clinic with ABA Licensed Supervisor for at least 40 hours.</li> </ul><p><strong>Assessment and Data Analysis</strong></p><p>Required: Electives (Choose four courses)</p><ul> <li>EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students</li> <li>RED4519 - Diagnostic and Corrective Reading Strategies</li> <li>EDF4467 - Learning Theory and Assessment</li> <li>RED4942 - Practicum for Assessment and Instruction of Reading</li> </ul><ul><li><em>EEC 4940 Practicum: </em></li></ul><ul> <li>Early Learning Coalitions (Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Brevard...) working with (1) CLASS training; (2) Assessment and Evaluation of Children or Programs.</li> <li>Conductive Education Center of Orlando</li> </ul><p><strong>Child Life</strong></p><ol> <li>Child Life Course Taught by a CCLS (1 course):</li> </ol><ul> <li>EEC 4744: Child Life: Psychosocial Care of Children in Health Settings</li> </ul> Child Development (Min. 2 courses covering birth-age 18): <ul> <li>EEC 3214: Child Development</li> <li>EDP 2130: Child & Adolescent Development</li> <li>EEC 3700: Social/Emotional Development</li> </ul><p>Loss/Bereavement (1 course) OR Death/Dying Course: (Undergraduate only)</p><ul> <li>SOW 3740: Social Work Practice with Loss & Life Transitions</li> </ul><p>Research Course (1 course):</p><ul> <li>HAS 4702: Health Services Research</li> <li>STA 2023: Statistical Methods</li> </ul><p>Additional Courses in Related Content Areas (3 courses):</p><ul> <li>DEP 2004: Developmental Psychology</li> <li>EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity</li> <li>PSY 2012: General Psychology</li> <li>BSC 2085C: Human Anatomy and Physiology</li> <li>HSC 3537: Medical Terminology</li> <li>SOW 4650: Child Abuse: Treatment and Prevention</li> <li>EDF 2720: Children in Schools: Legal, Ethical and Safety Concerns</li> </ul><p>Hospital for Child Life Volunteer Hours (Separate Application for Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters):</p><p>Practicum: Hospital-Based ECDE Track 2 Practicum Sites (Separate Applications are Needed):</p><ul> <li>Nemours Hospital for Children (Orlando)*</li> <li>Lakeland Regional Health (Lakeland)</li> <li>Golisano Children’s Hospital (Ft. Myers)**</li> </ul><p><strong>Curriculum and Programming</strong></p><p>Choose 4 course:</p><ul> <li>TSL 4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools</li> <li>RED 3012 - Basic Foundations of Reading</li> <li>RED 4519 - Diagnostic and Corrective Reading Strategies</li> <li>TSL 4240 - Issues in Second Language Acquisition</li> <li>EEC 4211 - Science and Math Learning for Young Children</li> </ul><p><strong>Exceptional Education Specialization</strong></p><p>Choose 4 course:</p><ul> <li>EEX4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management</li> <li>EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students</li> <li>EEX 4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs</li> <li>EEX 3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students</li> <li>EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students</li> <li>EDF4467 - Learning Theory and Assessment</li> </ul><p><strong>Human Services Minor*</strong></p><p>The Health Services Minor would be for students interested in becoming a licensed Mental Health Specialist (Clinical Mental Health Counseling). They would need to earn an undergraduate degree that prepares you for an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.</p><p>Link to Minor:</p><p>https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/programs/rJe7I1-_s_</p><p>Required Courses (15 credits)*</p><ul> <li>MHS2090 - Introduction to Human Services (3)</li> <li>MHS2330 - Career Planning I (3)</li> <li>MHS2441 - Couples, Families and Intimate Relationships (3)</li> <li>MHS3052 - Helping Skills for Human Service Providers (3)</li> <li>MHS3426 - Diversity Issues in Human Services (3)</li> </ul><p>* 3 credits longer than ECDE major.</p><p><strong>Language Development and Disorders</strong></p><p>The Language Development and Disorders undergraduate certificate would be for students interested in becoming a licensed Speech Therapist. They would need to earn an undergraduate degree that prepares you for an Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders (https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/communication-sciences-disorders/masters/)</p><p>Link to Undergraduate Certificate:</p><p>https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/programs/SyOkH1WdjO</p><p>Required Course Work (12 Credits)</p><ul> <li>SPA3002 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders</li> <li>LIN3713 - Language Science (3)</li> <li>LIN3716 - Language Development (3)</li> <li>SPA4400 - Language Disorders Across the Life Span (3)</li> </ul><p>Required Courses:</p><ul> <li>PLA 3014 Law and Legal System</li> <li>PLA 4024 Poverty Law and Community Advocacy</li> </ul><p>Choose 2 courses (6 credits)</p><ul> <li>PLA 4807 Adoption Law</li> <li>PLA 4806 Domestic Relations Law</li> <li>PLA 4813 Juvenile Law and Procedure</li> <li>PLA 4843 Immigration Law and Policy</li> <li>PLA 4244 Community Mediation and Conflict Resolution</li> </ul><p>Practicum: In collaboration with the Legal Studies department, students will be placed in Guardian ad Litium or other community partners that support young children and their families legally.</p><p><strong>Non-Profit Management*</strong></p><p>Undergraduate (BS) ECDE Track 2: Non-Profit Management Focus (15 credits plus Internship Focus).*</p><p>Minor Link</p><p>https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/programs/S1GSkbuj_</p><p>Prerequisite:</p><ul> <li>Complete at least 1 of the following:</li> <ul> <li>ECO2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)</li> <li>ECO2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)</li> </ul> </ul><p>Required:</p><ul> <li>PAD4104 - Administrative Theory (3)</li> <li>PAD4144 - Nonprofit Organizations (3)</li> </ul><p>Choose one:</p><ul> <li>PAD4147 - Resource Development in the Nonprofit Sector (3)</li> <li>PAD4148 - Volunteer Management (3)</li> <li>PAD4153 - Planning and Improvement for Public Organizations (3)</li> <li>PAD4204 - Fiscal Management (3)</li> <li>PAD4325 - Program Evaluation for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (3)</li> </ul><p>* 3 credits longer than ECDE major.</p><p>Foreign Language Requirements</p><h4>Admissions</h4><ul> <li>State University System foreign language admission requirement: Two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language. (This requirement applies to those students admitted to the University without the required two units of foreign language in high school.)</li> </ul><h4>Graduation</h4><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><p>Additional Requirements</p><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><p>Required Minors</p><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><p>Departmental Exit Requirements</p><ul> <li>Achieve a minimum overall 2.75 GPA in all courses within the major.</li> <li>Achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA in the education core coursework.</li> <li>Achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA in the specialization coursework.</li> <li>Achieve a minimum overall 2.75 GPA</li> <li>You must upload key assignments using the Via by Watermark platform. Key assignments are assessed by faculty to provide evidence of candidate proficiency in all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs).</li> <li>All teacher education candidates, Lifelong Learning majors and Early Childhood Development & Education majors (all ECDE tracks) are required to complete all Via requirements for graduation. See <em>https://ccie.ucf.edu/explore-via/.</em></li> </ul><p>University Minimum Exit Requirements</p><ul> <li>A 2.0 UCF GPA</li> <li>42 semester hours of upper division credit completed</li> <li>30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.</li> <li>A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.</li> <li>Complete the General Education Program, the State Writing and Math Requirement, and nine hours of Summer credit.</li> </ul><p>Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120</p><p>Additional Information</p><h4>Honors In Major</h4><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><h4>Related Programs</h4><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><h4>Certificates</h4><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><h4>Related Minors</h4><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><h4>Advising Notes</h4><ul> <li>A minimum of 6 hours with an international or diversity focus is required. The foreign language admission requirement may be used to meet this requirement.</li> <li>Students interested in a Child Life Specialist Certification should seek advising from the ECDE program faculty for electives selection.</li> <li>Students interested in Child Life Specialist Certification: Take EEC 4744 - Child Life: Psychosocial Care of Children in Health Settings as an elective course</li> </ul><h4>Transfer Notes</h4><ul> <li>Courses taken at Florida College System institutions may substitute for select courses in prerequisites with the permission of the department.</li> </ul><h4>Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses</h4><ul> <li>None</li> </ul><h4>Program Academic Learning Compacts</h4><ul> <li>Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: https://oeas.ucf.edu/about/academiclearningcompacts/ </li> </ul><p>Plan of Study</p><ul> <li>Note: This recommended sequence may vary at selected regional campus locations. Consult with your Education advisor and review your degree audit for more recent information.</li> </ul><p>Freshman Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>EDF 2005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3 </strong></li> <li>ENC 1101 - Composition I <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>MGF 1106 - Finite Mathematics <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>PSY 2012 - General Psychology <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p><br/>Freshman Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>ENC 1102 - Composition II <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>MAE 3310 - Elementary Mathematics for Teaching I <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>PSC 1121 - Physical Science <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EDF 2130 Child and Adolescent Development <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p><br/>Select One: (3 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>MUL 2010 - Enjoyment of Music <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>THE 2000 - Theatre Survey <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p><br/>Freshman Year - Summer (Select one - 3 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>ARE 2000 - Early Childhood Art and Creativity <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3 </strong></li> <li>MUE 2211 - Early Childhood Music and Movement <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p><br/>Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>BSC 1005 - Biological Principles <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>Humanities Foundation, elective <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>Restricted Elective with Advisor approval <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>STA 2014 - Principles of Statistics <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p><br/>Sophomore Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>POS 2041 - American National Government <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>Humanities Foundation, Elective <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>Restricted Elective with Advisor approval <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li> EDF 2130 - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong> </li> <li>SOW 3104 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p>Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>EEC 3008 - Early Childhood Children's Literature <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEC 3700 - Social and Emotional Development of Young Children <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEC 4303 - Planning Creative Activities in Early Childhood Education <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEC 4661 - Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice: <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEX 3450 - Young Children With Special Needs <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p><br/>Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>EEC 4604 - Classroom Management and Guidance of Young Children <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEC 4268 - Curriculum Activities in Early Childhood <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEX 4751 - Parent Involvement <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>RED 3310 - Early Reading, Writing and Language Arts <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>TSL 4240 - Issues in Second Language Acquisition <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p><br/>Junior Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>Electives</li> </ul><p><br/>Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>EEC 3214 - Child Development <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEC 4528 - Infant Toddler Care and Education <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEC 4940 - Practicum: Early Childhood Development <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>Elective <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>Elective <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul><p><br/>Senior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)</p><ul> <li>EEC 3613 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEC 4402 - Cultural and Family Systems <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>EEC 4940 - Practicum: Early Childhood Development <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>Elective <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>Elective <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3 </strong></li> </ul>",
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