Apr 18, 2024

2010-2011 General Catalog

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Early Childhood Education, BA (Family, Consumer, and Human Development )

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Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement

Bachelor of Arts Degree

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:

Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
Or
Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of American Sign Language IV (COMD 4920 ) and Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness (COMD 4780 ), and by passing an exit interview.
Or
Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
Or
Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.

For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:

Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
Or
TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.

Early Childhood Education Major

Majors in early childhood education are licensed to teach in preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-3. Several practica and field experiences with children are provided, and a subject matter emphasis is selected. This major is a cooperative effort between the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development and the Elementary Education Program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL). Students are required to complete a student teaching practicum in a preschool program, a kindergarten, and in the public schools grades 1, 2, or 3. Additional materials describing the ECE major in the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development are available from the advisors in FL 205.

University Studies Requirements

Early Childhood Education Majors are required to take certain classes to fulfill the University Studies requirements. The following sections list the specific courses to choose from:

Quantitative Literacy (QL) (3 credits)

(A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in these courses.)

STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3
(MATH 1050 or Math ACT score of 25 or higher is required to apply to the Teacher Education Program.)

Breadth Requirements (21 credits)

Choose one course from the following to meet BAI requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet BCA requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet BHU requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet BSS requirement:

Choose one course from the following to meet BLS requirement:

Complete PHYS 1200 (4 cr) and choose one course from the following to meet BPS requirement:

Depth Education Requirements

Communications Intensive (CI) (2 courses)

ELED 3000 - Historical, Social, and Cultural Foundations of Education and School Practicum (CI) 4-6 (6 credits required)
ELED 4030 - Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III (CI) 3
(ELED 3000 and ELED 4030 are included in major requirements.)

Quantitative Intensive (QI) (1 course)

(A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in this course.)

MATH 2020 - Introduction to Logic and Geometry (QI) 3
(Prereq: C- or better in MATH 1050 , Math ACT score of 25 or higher, or Math SAT score of 580 or higher; also required to apply to the Teacher Education Program)

Depth Course Requirements (4 credits minimum)

Complete at least 4 credits in approved University Studies depth courses designated DSC, DHA, or DSS (outside of area of emphasis).

Early Childhood Education Major (80 credits) (minimum 2.75 GPA)

Offered in Conjunction with School of TEAL.

Note: Grades lower than a C will not be accepted in the major.

Admission criteria for the Teacher Education Program include: completion of 30 credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75, successful performance on the ACT exam, successfully passing the Teacher Education Writing Exam, a speech and hearing test, and high potential as a teacher as judged by performance in a small-group interview. Admission is limited to ensure a quality program and by the availability of space.

Students majoring in Early Childhood Education must complete all of the following courses as indicated.

FCHD Required Course (3 credits)

FCHD 1010 - Balancing Work and Family (BSS) 3

Level I (6 credits)

See note ¹

Level II (14 credits)

See note ²

Students must be officially admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to Level II.

ELED 3000 - Historical, Social, and Cultural Foundations of Education and School Practicum (CI) 4-6 (4 credits required)
ELED 3005 - Beginning Classroom Management 1
FCHD 2600 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education 2
FCHD 2630 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education 2
PSY 3660 - Educational Psychology for Teachers 2
(Level II courses must be taken concurrently.)
ELED 3100 - Classroom Reading Instruction 3 (ELED 3100 may be taken during transition semester, if desired.) ²

Transition (11 credits)

Level III (16 credits; must follow Level II)

ELED 4000 - Teaching Science and Practicum Level III 3
ELED 4005 - Intermediate Classroom Management 1
ELED 4030 - Teaching Language Arts and Practicum Level III (CI) 3
ELED 4040 - Assessment and Instruction for Struggling Readers (CI) 3
ELED 4050 - Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III 3
ELED 4060 - Teaching Mathematics and Practicum Level III 3
(Level III courses must be taken concurrently.)

Level IV (21 credits)

ELED 5050 - Student Teaching - Kindergarten 3-6 (6 credits required)
ELED 5100 - Student Teaching - Primary (Grades 1-3) 6
ELED 5250 - Advanced Classroom Management and Student Teaching Seminar 3
FCHD 4960 - Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories 3 or 6 ^{4, 5} (6 credits required)
(Level IV courses must be taken during two semesters.)

Emphasis (12 credits)

Descriptions of available emphasis areas are shown below.

Electives (if needed to complete 120 credits)

Choose Breadth Electives from the following courses:

Early Childhood Areas of Emphasis

Students majoring in Early Childhood Education are required to complete 12 credits in an area of emphasis. The area of emphasis must be chosen from the following fields: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics/General Science, General Science, Fine Arts, Art, Music, Physical Education, Health/Wellness/Nutrition, Foreign Language, School Library Media, or English as a Second Language. Students must choose two upper-division courses numbered 3000 or above.

Requirements for the areas of emphasis are listed below and on the following pages. Grades lower than C- will not be accepted in the areas of emphasis.

Language Arts Emphasis (12 credits)

Select two courses from each group. Remaining courses (if any) may be selected from any of the courses listed.

Listening and Speaking

Reading and Writing

Electives

Social Studies Emphasis (12 credits)

The purpose of this area is to offer students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of social studies. Students should select courses from at least three areas to constitute the 12 credits required.

Anthropology

Economics

Political Science

Sociology

Geography

History

Additional Courses

Mathematics/General Science Emphasis (12 credits)

Choose one course from each category: Mathematics, Physical Science, and Biological (Life) Science. Remaining credits may be chosen from any category.

Mathematics

Physical Science

General Science Emphasis (12 credits)

Choose science courses from the preceding lists. One course must be from the Physical Science category and one must be from the Biological (Life) Science category. Remaining credits may be chosen from either category.

Fine Arts Emphasis (12 credits)

Early Childhood Education Majors should choose MUSC 3260 as a general elective.

Required:

Choose remaining credits from the following:

Art Emphasis (12 credits)

Early Childhood Education majors should consult with their advisor before choosing this emphasis.

Music Emphasis (12 credits)

Required:

Choose remaining 3 credits from the following:

Appropriate piano course(s) 3 or
Guitar course(s) 3 or
Acceptable substitute courses, approved by advisor 3

Physical Education Emphasis (12 credits)

Required:

Choose remaining credits from the following:

Health/Wellness/Nutrition Emphasis (12 credits)

Choose one of the following two courses:

Choose remaining credits from the following:

Foreign Language Emphasis (12 credits)

A foreign language area of emphasis may be designed by a student, provided it is limited to one language.

School Library Media Certification

This certification will fulfill the emphasis requirement for Early Childhood Education majors. For a list of required courses, contact the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department .

English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement

This endorsement will fulfill the emphasis requirement for Early Childhood Education majors. For a list of required courses, students should contact their advisor. (Completing 12 credits toward the ESL Endorsement will fulfill an ESL Emphasis.)

Optional Supporting Area in Parenting for Early Childhood Education Majors (17 credits)

The Early Childhood Education requirements can be met and then additional credits taken to complete a supporting area in parenting. This may enhance employment opportunities in school districts, child care, and preschools where there is a strong commitment to a parent involvement program, or as an instructor for community adult education programs.

FCHD 3510 - Infancy and Early Childhood 3 ⁷ (Coreq: FCHD 3550 )
FCHD 3550 - Infant Lab 1 ⁷ (Coreq: FCHD 3510 )
FCHD 3520 - Children in the Middle Years 3 ⁷ (Coreq: FCHD 3560 ).
FCHD 3560 - Middle Childhood Lab 1 ⁷ (Coreq: FCHD 3520 )
FCHD 3110 - Human Sexuality 3 ⁸
NFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) 3

Note:

¹These courses are prerequisites to Level II.

²SPED 4000 , ELED 3100 , or INST 4010 may be taken concurrently with Level II courses, allowing students to earn 14-15 credits during their Level II semester. Log into Access for information about when these courses will be taught.

³ELED 4480 and FCHD 4550 must be taken after completion of Level II.

⁴FCHD 4550 is a prerequisite for FCHD 4960 .

⁵Students must apply for FCHD 4960 three full semesters in advance of taking the class. Apply in Family Life 205.

⁶ENGL 3530 is highly recommended.

⁷Prerequisites: Junior standing and FCHD 1500 , FCHD 2610 .

⁸Prerequisites: Junior standing, FCHD 1500 , FCHD 2400 , CL2 fulfillment.