Early Childhood Education, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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First Year

First Term

ECE - 103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 s.h.)
EDU - 213 Introduction to Education (3 s.h.)
EDU - 219 Field Experience and Seminar (1 s.h.)
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 153 Math for Elementary Teachers I (4 s.h.) *
SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success (2 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Second Term

ECE - 133 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 153 Math for Elementary Teachers I (4 s.h.)
PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 s.h.)
or PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
Art, Music, Theatre, or Philosphy elective (6 s.h.)**

Total: 19 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

ECE - 159 Early Childhood Curriculum II (3 s.h.)
EDU - 250 Educational Technology and Design (3 s.h.)
MAT - 110 Math (for Liberal Arts) (3 s.h.)
or MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)
PHS - 125 Physical Science (4 s.h.)
PHS - 142 Principles of Astronomy (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 123 Inquiry Into Life Science (4 s.h.)
ECE - 243 Early Childhood Guidance (3 s.h.)
EDU - 242 Classroom Assessment (2 s.h.)
EDU - 246 Including Diverse Learners (3 s.h.)
HIS - 113 Western Civilization: Early Modern to Present (4 s.h.)
or HIS - 151 U.S. History to 1877 (3 s.h.)
or HIS - 152 U.S. History Since 1877 (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 18-19 s.h.

Suggested Electives

ART - 102 Art for Elementary Education (3 s.h.)
BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications (3 s.h.)
EDU - 235 Children’s Literature (3 s.h.)
RDG - 125 College Reading Strategies (3 s.h.)

Other Courses for Early Childhood Offered Online during Summer Terms

ECE - 131 Home and School Relationships in Early Childhood (3 s.h.)
ECE - 221 Infant/Toddler Care and Education (3 s.h.)

Note:

*Required ACT/Accuplacer math scores needed before enrolling in any math class. State of Iowa Teacher Licensure requires Life Science, Physical Science & Earth/Space Science.

**See Humanities electives for course options.

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

AA Degree meets the General Education Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts at most transfer institutions. Check specific college website.
Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language requirement.
Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
Suggested schedule dependent on entry level ACT/Accuplacer scores of student.
Child Development Associate transition guide
See Transfer Planning Guide for ISU Child, Adult, & Family major in College of Human Sciences.
Pre-professional Skills Test (PPST—Praxis) often required before admittance in most Teacher Education Programs.