Interdisciplinary Studies with a Major in Early Childhood Education-Educator of Young Children, B.A.S.

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Interdisciplinary Studies with a Major in Early Childhood Education-Educator of Young Children, B.A.S. Degree Map

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Early Childhood Education is a 120-credit-hour 2+2 collaborative degree program with the community college Associate of Applied Science in Child Development. Coursework emphasizes children from birth through age 5, but several courses will cover children’s learning through the primary grades. This allows them to meet the needs of persons who also work with the school-age population within their programs and to meet National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Teacher Education Accreditation requirements.

Course content will focus on teaching diverse learners, curriculum and assessment, instructional strategies, child development, family and community relations and leadership skills. It will include multiple opportunities for first-hand field-based experiences and will be based on the NAEYC standards.

Interdisciplinary Studies with a Major in Early Childhood Education-Educator of Young Children, B.A.S. Online Option

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S) in Interdisciplinary Studies-Educator of Young Children program may also be completed 100% online. This flexible online option merges quality online coursework with the convenience of completing field experiences with local early childhood education programs.

University Core Requirements (42 hours)

Communication (6 hours)

WRIT 1301 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
WRIT 1302 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL approved core list.

Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL approved core list.

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL approved core list.

Creative Arts (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL approved core list.

American History (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL approved core list.

Component Area Option (6 hours)

Choose SIX hours from the UHCL approved core list.

Transfer Technical/Vocational Requirements

Additional Information

Early Childhood/Child Development Elective

Major Requirements

ECED 1303 - Children and Families Credit Hours: 3
ECED 1318 - Nutrition, Health and Safety Credit Hours: 3
ECED 1354 - Developmental Theories of Young Children Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4303 - Child Guidance and Classroom Management for Young Children Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4305 - Language Development Birth-Age 5 Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4306 - Assessment of Young Children Birth-Age 5 Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4307 - Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4308 - Creativity in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4309 - Advocacy and Parent Engagement Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4320 - Play in Early Childhood Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4321 - Advanced Topics: Infants and Toddlers Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4322 - Cultural Awareness for Young Children Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4323 - Advanced Topics: Preschool Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4326 - Effective and Positive Classroom Interactions for Young Children Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4332 - Teaching Young Children with Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4377 - Practicum Credit Hours: 3

Elective Requirements

Choose four courses from the following:

ECED 1311 - Historical and Recent Trends in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4324 - Early Childhood Leadership, Program Development, and Management Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4333 - Advanced Studies in Young Children with Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
INST 3313 - Survey of Instructional Technologies Credit Hours: 3
LLLS 4348 - Selecting Literature for the Very Young Child Credit Hours: 3
SILC 4315 - Theories of American Pluralism Credit Hours: 3
SILC 4318 - Linguistic Diversity in Young Children Credit Hours: 3

Early Childhood Leadership Certificate Courses

ECED 4325 - Early Childhood Program Development and Management I - Leadership Strategies and Staff Development Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4327 - Early Childhood Program Leadership and Management II - Implementing and Evaluating the Program Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4329 - Early Childhood Program Development and Management III - Implementing and Evaluating the Program Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 3301 - Management Theory and Practice Credit Hours: 3
OR
MGMT 3313 - Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses.

General Requirements

Students must complete at least 120 semester credit hours. A minimum of 45 hours of the 120 semester hours must be advanced (3000-4000 level) coursework according to the requirements of the respective major.
Students must complete the University Core Curriculum requirements (refer to Core Curriculum Requirements in the UHCL catalog).
Students must fulfill the statutory requirements of the Texas State Education Code, including the following:
- Six hours of U.S. History (three hours maybe Texas History).
- Six hours of Constitutions of the United States and Texas).
Students must demonstrate writing proficiency by completing nine hours of lower-level (1000-2000 level) and upper-level (3000-4000 level) English composition course credit with a minimum grade of “C-” or better. Some majors may require higher grades in English composition.
Students must complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree (i.e., 30 semester credit hours for a 120 credit hour program) through instruction offered by UHCL to fulfill the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) residency requirements.
Students must complete the final 30 semester hours of 3000 and 4000 level coursework in residence at UHCL.
Students must complete a minimum of 12 semester credit hours of upper-level (3000-4000 level) coursework in the major in residence at UHCL.
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.000 on coursework completed at UHCL with grades of “C” or better on at least 30 hours of resident upper-level work. Grades of “C-” or below cannot be applied toward the 30 hours of resident upper-level work.