Early Childhood Education, B.S. Required Courses

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Bachelor of Science*
Early Childhood Education
Childhood Education and
Literacy Studies Department

Program of Study
Additional courses outside the major will be required to meet University requirements for graduation. All courses 3 credits unless noted. See advisor for sequence of course enrollment.

Degree and certification requirements are subject to change in accordance with State and University mandates.

Prerequisites (9 credits):
These prerequisites must be met by transfer students as well as USF students. A grade of “C-” is the minimum acceptable grade.
EDF 2005	Introduction to Education
EDG 2701	Teaching Diverse Populations
EME 2040	Introduction to Educational Technology
Professional Education Core (39 credits):
EDF 4111	Child Growth and Learning
EDG 4909	Young Children With Special Needs
EDG 4909	Assess., Eval., Reporting Progress
EEC 4936	Senior Seminar (2)
EEC 4940	Senior Internship and Seminar (10)
EEC 4941	Field Experience I
EEC 4942	Field Experience II
EEC 4943	Field Experience III
FLE 4362	Curriculum and Pedagogy of ESOL
FLE 4363	Literacy Development in English Language Learners
FLE 4364	Applying Linguistics to ESOL Teaching and Testing
Specialization (36 credits):
EDE 4301	Classroom Management Course
EEC 4008 or LAE 4414	Literature in Early Childhood Education (Exit) or Children’s Literature
EEC 4203	Programs for Young Children
EEC 4211	Integrated Curriculum: Science and Mathematics
EEC 4212	Integrated Curriculum: Social Sciences/Humanities & Art
EEC 4300	Cognitive Experiences for Young Children
EEC 4303	Creative and Affective Experiences for Young Children
EEC 4408	Child, Family & Teacher Relations
EEC 4706	Language and Emerging Literacy
HSC 3301	Health, Safety, Nutrition and Motor Skills for the Young Child
RED 4310	Early Literacy Learning
RED 4511	Linking Literacy Assessment to Instruction
Testing
FTCE	General Knowledge Test (GKT)
FTCE	Professional Education Test (PEd)
FTCE	Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3-Gr 3) Subject Area Exam (SAE)

NOTES:
1. ** = All professional and specialization education courses, general education, foreign language, and liberal arts exit requirements and General Knowledge Test must be completed prior to final internship. It is recommended students pass all Florida Teacher Certification Exams prior to the Final Internship.
2. * = Students may earn a B.A. in Early Childhood Education by completing additional graduation requirements (foreign language and exit courses); please see an academic advisor for details.

Final Internship
Students must apply for the final internship by the stated deadline for the term you plan to intern. The deadline is two semesters before the internship semester. See deadlines. Download directions and application from COEDU-Tampa Student Academic Services page. Click on Internship link, under related links section. Submit completed application to Justin Selph or Jennifer Infanti, COEDU undergraduate academic advisors, in Student Services.

Testing - Pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)
Prior to enrollment in the final internship, you must pass:
~ General Knowledge Test (GKT)

Prior to receiving grade for final internship and clearance for graduation, you must pass:
~ Professional Education Test (PEd)
~ Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3-Gr 3) Subject Area Exam (SAE)

Information on FTCE

Academic Advisors
Justin Selph or Jennifer Infanti
Undergraduate COEDU Advisors
Student Services
(941) 359-4330
Location: C107
Online appointment scheduler