Early Childhood EducationSpecial Education Option

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Early Childhood Education: Special Education Option (code: EB14)

Associate in Science Degree

This option prepares students for a career in educational programs designed for exceptional and special learners. Students participate in internships in special education environments.

Outcomes

Identical to those of the Early Childhood Education Program with an emphasis focused on special needs children.

Note: To meet state articulation requirements, transfer students must take the following courses: Science: must be a laboratory science; Math: must be MAT* E137 or higher; History must be HIS* E201; Open: Computer Science course recommended. Transfer students must have a 2.7 GPA and pass the state-mandated skills examination (PRAXIS I) before they can be admitted into a university education program. Special Education degree students must take ECE* E101 and ECE* E222 to meet transfer requirements.

Note: Fingerprinting and a background criminal check are required for any job working with children.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.

Freshman Year
	*ENG E101**	Composition	3
	*PSY E111**	General Psychology I	3
	Science ²	Elective	3 - 4
	*ECE E101**	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
	*ENG E102**	Literature & Composition	3
	Mathematics ¹	Elective	3 - 4
	*ECE E103**	Creative Experiences	3
	*SOC E101**	Principles of Sociology	3
	*ECE E210**	Observation, Participation and Seminar	3
	*ECE E215**	The Exceptional Learner	3
Sophomore Year
	*ECE E190**	ECE Behavior Management	3
	*ECE E207**	Natural Science and Safety for Children	3
	*ECE E216**	Methods & Techniques in Special Education	3
	Humanities ²	Elective	3
	*HIS E201**	U.S. History I	3
	*PSY E202**	Child Psychology & Development	3
	*ECE E231**	Early Language and Literacy Development	3
	*ECE E295**	Student Teaching Practicum	6
	Fine Arts ²	Elective	3
Total Credits			60 - 62
¹MAT* E075 and MAT* E095 not acceptable. ²All electives should be based on student's career objectives. It is recommended that selection of electives be discussed with the program advisors. Note: For degree completion the student must complete the Computer Literacy Requirement.

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