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Oct 09, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin
Early Childhood and Family Studies (BS)
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Federal CIP: 19.0701 Human Development and Family Studies, General
Early Childhood and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary program that prepares graduates to work in a variety of non-public school settings that serve children and families. Through this program, students acquire the values, knowledge, skills and dispositions within a “Christian ethic of care” necessary to positively impact contemporary families in the areas of early childhood and family studies.
Learning Outcomes
- Know and understand young children’s characteristics and needs and the multiple influences on development and learning.
- Know and understand family and community characteristics and support them through respectful and reciprocal relationships.
- Understand the goals, benefits and uses of assessment and practice responsible assessment.
- Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum in all curriculum areas.
- Uphold ethical standards and professional guidelines and engage in informed advocacy for young children, their families and the early childhood profession.
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Early Childhood and Family Studies Requirements
Specified Core Curriculum
Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum requirements. The following specific core curriculum course(s) is required.
Major Courses
Completion of EDRS 3073 and ECFS major courses requires a minimum grade of C.
Three (3) courses (9 credits) selected from the following:
Professional Education Requirements
A grade of C or higher is required for EDRS 3073 and all ECFS professional education courses.
Electives
In addition to core curriculum (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.
Summary
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Core Curriculum Requirements |
40-44 hrs. |
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Major Requirements |
44 hrs. |
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Professional Education Requirements |
28 hrs. |
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Electives |
4-8 hrs. |
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Total: 120 hrs.
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