Family Life and Human Development: Early Childhood Development, B.S.

General Education Core

Core Course Requirements 17 credits (MATH 1040 recommended)
Knowledge Area Requirements (must take FLHD 1500 , NFS 1020 ) 16 credits

University Requirements

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the Experiential Education Requirement courses for graduation.

Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE (1-3 Credits)

Complete One Track:

Original Project Track (3 Credits)

Students create a project of their own design

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Select Project Track (2 Credits)

Students select a project from the designated list

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 4930 - EDGE Select Track Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Degree Requirements

BS Degree — Math or Science minimum requirement (12 credits)

Early Childhood Development Curriculum Summary

FLHD Core Requirements (34 Credits)

FLHD 1500 - Human Development Through the Lifespan 3 credits (Students cannot take FLHD 1500 and Psych 1010, and receive credit for both courses toward the major.)
FLHD 2400 - Marriage & Family Relations 3 credits
FLHD 2610 - Introduction to Early Childhood Programs 3 credits
FLHD 2611 - Guidance Lab 0 credits
FLHD 2700 - Consumerism & Family Finance in American Society 3 credits
FLHD 3200 - Child Development: Infancy through Twelve 3 credits
FLHD 3300 - Family Processes & Theory 3 credits
FLHD 3370 - Cross-Cultural Marriage, Family & Human Development 3 credits
FLHD 3700 - Principles of Effective Parenting 3 credits
FLHD 4160 - Fathering: Scholarship & Intervention 3 credits
FLHD 4200 - Family Life Education 3 credits
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 credits
PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care (CPR) 1 credits

ECD Major (25 Credits)

ECED 3930 - Child Development and the Arts: PreK-3 3 credits
EDRG 4120 - Integrated Studies of Children’s Literature 3 credits
FLHD 3610 - Play & Advanced Guidance 2 credits
FLHD 3620 - Advanced Preschool Lab 1 credits
FLHD 3800 - Child Care Administration & Management 3 credits
FLHD 3900 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment 3 credits
FLHD 4880 - Child Care Teaching Practicum 4 credits
SPED 3030 - Educating Exceptional Students 3 credits
NFS 2140 - Nutrition of the Infant and Child 3 credits

Electives

Other Electives: Free Electives may be taken (to complete BA & BS requirements, recommended free electives from the Department, etc.) as required to reach 120 total credits.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120

Note

Other courses may be substituted or added with approval & signature of the Department Chair.

Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before selecting coursework. Some courses are only taught one semester per year. Also, note that a grade below “C” will not be accepted in the major or minor courses.