Early Childhood Education, B.A.
The early childhood curriculum combines a strong teaching methods foundation with courses in emergent literacy, child development, nutrition, and childcare administration. Candidates are prepared to pursue careers in Head Start, preschools, day cares and other community-based programs.
Non-licensure
Bethel Core
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
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| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
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| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
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| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
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| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
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| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| | Science with Lab (life science) | 4 |
| MUED 344 | Music for Elementary Teachers | 2 |
| MATH 281 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
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| HIST 246 | Introduction to World Civilizations | 3 |
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| HIST 242 | United States History I | 3 |
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| HIST 243 | United States History II | 3 |
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| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
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| | Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
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| | 1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level | 3 |
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| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| LIT | Literature | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48-51 |
Major
| KINE 253 | Elementary Health & PE Methods | 2-3 |
| PSYC 284 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| ECED 111 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECED 112 | Nutrition, Health & Safety for Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECED 215 | Understanding Special Needs Children | 3 |
| ECED 316 | Early Childhood Learning Environment | 4 |
| ECED 313 | Child Care Administration | 3 |
| ELED 221 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ELED 305 | Teaching in the Primary Grades | 3 |
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| ECED 311 | Emergent Literacy | 3 |
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| ELED 311 | Emergent Literacy | 3 |
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| ART 312 | Art Education in the Elementary School | 2 |
| ECED 415 | Content Methods | 4 |
| ECED 416 | Methods Field Experience | 0 |
| ECED 425 | Early Childhood Student Teaching (B.A. degree) | 2-5 |
| ECED 426 | Early Childhood Student Teaching Seminar | 0-1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38-42 |
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Recommended electives:
Total Credit Hours: 120