Early Childhood Education TSAP

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program (P-3) prepares individuals to support the growth and development of young children from birth to age eight. The program covers essential areas such as curriculum design, child development, classroom management, and family engagement. Graduates are equipped to foster children’s cognitive, language/communication, social, emotional, and physical development, while incorporating STEAM concepts and evidence-based reading strategies to inspire curiosity, innovation, and literacy skills.

Degree Map (TSAP)

Fall 1st Year

MATH 305 - Concepts of Number and Operations 3 Credits
ELED 449 - Early Childhood: Family, School, and Community Relationships 3 Credits
ELED 290 - Reading 1 3 Credits
ELED 291 - Inquiry into Teaching in Grades K-2 1 Credits
ELED 345 - Fine Arts Integrated in the Elementary School 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum: Junior Composition | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ELED 425 - Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Development Delay 3 Credits
ELED 432 - Early Childhood: Teaching Within a Diverse Society 3 Credits
ELED 324 - Reading 2 3 Credits
ELED 325 - Inquiry into Teaching in Grades 3-6 1 Credits
ELED 333 - STEAM I 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

ELED 397 - Reading 3 3 Credits
ELED 398 - Reading 4 3 Credits
ELED 400 - Theory to Practice 3 Credits
ELED 334 - STEAM II 3 Credits
ELED 392 - The Teaching of Elementary School Social Studies 3 Credits
15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

ELED 454 - Supervised Teaching in Early Childhood Education 10 Credits
ELED 457 - Elementary and Special Education Capstone 3 Credits
13 Credits