Early Childhood Education Minor

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The 15-hour Minor in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in the College of Education will provide students the fundamental theories, concepts and practices in working with young children. This minor will provide students a rich learning experience regarding early childhood issues, including literacy development, parent engagement and curriculum. Courses may be especially attractive to majors in psychology and sociology who may want to work with CPS, Child Care Licensing, or other agencies related to children and families. Choose from any of the following courses for completing the minor.

Required Courses (15 hours)

ECED 4303 - Child Guidance and Classroom Management for Young Children Credit Hours: 3
ECED 4305 - Language Development 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 4324 - Early Childhood Leadership, Program Development, and Management Credit Hours: 3
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