This program provides a course of study that prepares students for career opportunities in early childhood education and specifically addresses the needs of teachers in Tennessee's Head Start programs by meeting the educational requirement stipulated in Federal law. The program offers sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical experience that enable graduates to function in a variety of childcare settings.
[First Semester] [Second Semester] [Third Semester] [Fourth Semester] [Electives]
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 1010 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I (Gen. Ed.) | 3 |
| ECE 2010 | Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment | 3 |
| ECE 2130 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| MATH 1630 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| **** | Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1 | 4 |
| ECE 2015 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE 2020 | Infant, Toddler Child Development | 3 |
| SPCH 2010 | Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.) | 3 |
| **** | Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1 | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 2040 | Family Dynamics and Community Involvement | 3 |
| ECE 2080 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE 2085 | Math and Science in Early Education | 3 |
| ECE 2060 | Development of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| ECE 2140 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 2070 | Developmental Assessment | 3 |
| ECE 2150 | Clinical Practicum III | 2 |
| **** | Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)1 | 3 |
| **** | Elective2 | 3 |
| **** | Elective2 | 3 |
| **** | Elective2 | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Total Program Credits 60
This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field.
1Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 2030 | Infant/Toddler Care | 3 |
| ECE 2050 | Psychomotor Development | 3 |
| ECE 2090 | Creative Development | 3 |
| ECE 2100 | The Mentoring Teacher | 3 |
| ECE 2120 | Administration of Child Care Centers | 3 |
| ECE 2095 | School Age Curriculum | 3 |
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