Early Childhood Education B.S.
Program Admission Requirements
Admission to program is dependent upon prior admission into the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.
Students will select a concentration and follow the same core program of coursework until the final semester of the program where they will either complete a student teaching experience or an internship. Concentration options include:
- Concentration in Teaching (certification Pre-K through Grade 2)
- Concentration in Community Programs
- Concentration in Birth to Three
Fifth-Year Master’s Program Option
Applicants to this program will have the option of applying to the fifth-year master’s program in early childhood special education, which will fulfill the requirements for Early Childhood Special Education Certification.
Concentration in Teaching
Admission Requirements
Admission requires the successful completion of
FYW 100 or
FYW 100P (with a B or better),
PSYC 110 (with a C or better), and
ECED 290,
SPED 300, and
FNED 346 (with a B- or better), completion of community service learning requirement and an overall GPA of 2.75. Candidates are also required to submit current valid BCIs at various times throughout the program in order to participate in practicum experiences.
Retention Requirements
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 each semester.
- A minimum grade of B- in all professional and major courses.
- Recommendation to continue from course instructors and clinical instructors.
Records of students who do not maintain good standing or who receive a Recommendation to Continue with Concerns are reviewed by the departmental retention committee. Students may be dismissed from the program. Appeal of a decision to dismiss a student is made to the dean of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.
Course Requirements
Cognates
| ECED 290 | Early Childhood Education and Social Work | 3 | Fall. |
| MATH 143 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| MATH 144 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
Professional Courses
| ARTE 340 | Methods and Materials in Art Education | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| CEP 315 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| ECED 439 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Settings | 9 | Spring. |
| ECED 469 | Best Practices in Early Childhood Settings | 3 | Spring. |
| FNED 346 | Schooling in a Democratic Society | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| HPE 345 | Wellness for the Young Child | 3 | Spring, Summer. |
| MUSE 241 | Methods and Materials in Music Education | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| SPED 300 | Introduction to the Characteristics and Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities | 4 | Fall, Spring. |
| SPED 310 | Principles and Procedures of Behavior Management for Children and Youth with Disabilities | 4 | Fall, Spring. |
| SPED 415 | Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Assessment | 3 | Fall. |
Major
| ECED 301 | Developmental Approaches to Teaching and Learning | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 302 | Early Childhood Development, Birth to Eight | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 303 | Creating an Early Childhood Learning Community | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 332 | Building Family, School, and Community Partnerships | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 419 | Early Care and Education, Birth to Three Years | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 420 | Mathematics, Prekindergarten through Second Grade | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 423 | Developmental Literacy and the Language Arts I | 4 | Spring. |
| ECED 425 | Developmental Literacy and the Language Arts II | 4 | Fall. |
| ECED 429 | Early Childhood Social Studies and Science | 4 | Fall. |
| TESL 300 | Promoting Early Childhood Dual Language Development | 3 | Fall. |
Total Credit Hours: 85
Note: Program adds to 77 credit hours without general education courses.
Concentration in Community Programs
Note: This program does not lead to RIDE teaching certification.
Admission Requirements
Admission requires the successful completion of FYW 100 or FYW 100P (with a B or better), PSYC 110 (with a C or better), and ECED 290, SPED 300, and FNED 346 (with a B- or better), completion of community service learning requirement and an overall GPA of 2.75. Candidates are also required to submit current, valid BCI's at various times throughout the program in order to participate in practicum experiences.
Retention Requirements
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 each semester.
- A minimum grade of B- in all professional and major courses.
- Recommendation to continue from course instructors and clinical instructors.
Records of students who do not maintain good standing or who receive a recommendation to continue with concerns are reviewed by the departmental retention committee. Students may be dismissed from the program. Appeal of a decision to dismiss a student is made to the dean of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.
Course Requirements
Cognates
| CEP 315 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| ECED 290 | Early Childhood Education and Social Work | 3 | Fall. |
| MATH 143 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| MATH 144 | Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
Professional Courses
| ARTE 340 | Methods and Materials in Art Education | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| ECED 440 | Building Collaborative Relationships Through Coaching | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 449 | Early Childhood Community Program Internship | 6 | Spring, Fall. |
| FNED 346 | Schooling in a Democratic Society | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| HPE 345 | Wellness for the Young Child | 3 | Spring, Summer. |
| MUSE 241 | Methods and Materials in Music Education | 2 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| SPED 300 | Introduction to the Characteristics and Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities | 4 | Fall, Spring. |
| SPED 310 | Principles and Procedures of Behavior Management for Children and Youth with Disabilities | 4 | Fall, Spring. |
| SPED 415 | Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Assessment | 3 | Fall. |
Major
| ECED 301 | Developmental Approaches to Teaching and Learning | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 302 | Early Childhood Development, Birth to Eight | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 303 | Creating an Early Childhood Learning Community | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 332 | Building Family, School, and Community Partnerships | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 419 | Early Care and Education, Birth to Three Years | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 420 | Mathematics, Prekindergarten through Second Grade | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 423 | Developmental Literacy and the Language Arts I | 4 | Spring. |
| ECED 425 | Developmental Literacy and the Language Arts II | 4 | Fall. |
| ECED 429 | Early Childhood Social Studies and Science | 4 | Fall. |
| TESL 300 | Promoting Early Childhood Dual Language Development | 3 | Fall. |
Total Credit Hours: 82
Note: Program adds to 74 credit hours without general education courses.
Concentration in Birth to Three
Note: This program does not lead to RIDE teaching certification.
Admission Requirements
Admission requires the successful completion of FYW 100 or FYW 100P (with a B or better), PSYC 110 (with a C or better) and ECED 290 (grade of B- or higher), and an overall G.P.A. of 2.75. Candidates are also required to submit current valid BCIs at various times throughout the program in order to participate in practicum experiences.
Retention Requirements
-
Minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.75 each semester.
-
A minimum grade of B- in all professional and major courses.
-
Recommendation to continue from course instructors and clinical instructors.
Records of students who do no maintain good standing or receive a recommendation to continue with concerns are reviewed by the departmental retention committee. Students may be dismissed from the program. Appeal of a decision to dismiss a student is made to the dean of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.
Course Requirements
Cognates
| CEP 315 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| ECED 290 | Early Childhood Education and Social Work | 3 | Fall. |
| PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
Note:
PSYC 110 counts toward General Education requirements.
Professional/Major Courses
| ECED 302 | Early Childhood Development, Birth to Eight | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 310 | Contextualizing Infant Toddler Education | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 312 | Infant Toddler Cognitive Development and Learning | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 314 | Infant Toddler Social/Emotional Development and Learning | 3 | Spring |
| ECED 332 | Building Family, School, and Community Partnerships | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 410 | Infant Toddler Field Experience I | 4 | Spring. |
| ECED 412 | Infant Toddler Field Experience II | 4 | Fall. |
| ECED 416 | Infant Toddler Language Development and Learning | 3 | Fall. |
| ECED 440 | Building Collaborative Relationships Through Coaching | 3 | Spring. |
| ECED 449 | Early Childhood Community Program Internship | 6 | Spring. |
| ECED 479 | Best Practices in Infant Toddler Settings | 3 | Spring. |
| HPE 344 | Infant Toddler Health and Wellness | 3 | Fall |
| SPED 305 | Supporting Infants/Toddlers with Special Needs | 3 | Fall. |
| SPED 415 | Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Assessment | 3 | Fall. |
Total Credit Hours: 57
Note: Program adds to 53 credit hours without general education courses.