Academic Catalog 2017-2018

role in the development of young children. While this major does not result in a teaching license , earning a BS degree in Early Childhood Education provides opportunities in a variety of settings, such as childcare programs, public schools, churches, government agencies, non-profit organizations, medical and health related services and social service agencies. Careers could include directly working with children, supervision and training of staff, support and education for families, and advocacy within the community about the education and needs of children. Program Description The BS in ECE will be delivered in a totally online format with occasional optional offerings in a traditional or seminar format. Courses in ECE will be combined with current course offerings in education to provide a rigorous high quality major. Because this is not a licensure program, students are not required to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program or pass the Virginia licensure assessments, and with the online format, this program is accessible to a wide variety of potential students. Early Childhood Education A. General Education and Degree Requirements – 52 or 53 hours B. Early Childhood Major Requirements – 51 hours 1. Early Childhood Courses: ECE 2013, ECE 2023, ECE 2033, ECE 2043, ECE 3053, ECE 3063, ECE 3073, ECE 3083, ECE 4093, ECE 4103 2. Education Courses: EDU 2212, EDU 3133, EDU 3163, EDU 3193 3. English Course: ENG 3053 4. Field Experience Courses: ECE 2011, ECE 3113/3133 OR ECE 4123/4143 C. Minor and or Electives – 23 hours Suggested Compatible Minors 1. Christian Studies 2. Business Management 3. Psychology EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ADVISING RECOMMENDATIONS ONLINE PROGRAM First Year Second Year PSY 1013 ECE 2023 ECE 2013 ECE 2033 ECE 3063

ECE 2011 ECE 3073 EDU 2212

Third Year ENG 3053 ECE 2043 ECE 3083 EDU 3133 EDU 3193

Fourth Year

ECE 3053 ECE 4093 ECE 4103

ECE 4123 or ECE 3113 ECE 4143 or ECE 3133 EDU 3163

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