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, FNED 101 and FNED 246 (with a B- or better), completion of community service learning requirement 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

A minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.75 each semester.
A minimum grade of B- in all professional and major courses, including ART 210.
Successful recommendations regarding candidate’s professional disposition from instructors and clinical instructors.
Meet program requirements, including successful performance evaluations.

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

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ART 210	Nurturing Artistic and Musical Development	4	Fall, Spring.
ECED 290	A Cross-Disciplinary Approach to ECED	3	Fall, Spring.
FNED 101	Introduction to Teaching and Learning	2	Fall, Spring, Summer.
FNED 246	Schooling for Social Justice	4	Fall, Spring, Summer.
PSYC 110	Introduction to Psychology	4	Fall, Spring, Summer.

Note: ART 210, PSYC 110: Count toward General Education requirements.

Major

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ECED 201	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3	Fall, Spring.
ECED 202	Early Childhood Development, Birth to Eight	3	Fall.
ECED 232	Building Family, School and Community Partnerships	3	Spring.
ECED 305	Intentional Teaching in the Early Years	4	Spring.
ECED 321	Mathematics: Methods and Assessment	4	Fall.
ECED 322	English Language Arts: Methods and Assessment I	4	Spring.
ECED 324	English Language Arts: Methods and Assessment II	4	Fall.
ECED 326	Social Studies and Social/Emotional Methods	4	Spring.
ECED 328	Science and Technology Methods	4	Spring.
HPE 345	Wellness for the Young Child	3	Spring, Summer.
SPED 301	Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education	3	Fall, Spring.
SPED 415	Assessment/Instruction with Young Exceptional Children	3	Fall.
TESL 300	Promoting Early Childhood Dual Language Development	3	Fall.

Professional Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ECED 439	Student Teaching: Early Childhood Settings I	9	Fall.
ECED 441	Student Teaching: Early Childhood Settings II	9	Spring.
ECED 469W	Best Practices: Early Childhood Settings I	3	Fall.
ECED 470	Best Practices: Early Childhood Settings II	3	Spring.

Total Credit Hours: 86

Note: Program adds to 78 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, FNED 101 and FNED 246 (with a B- or better), completion of community service learning requirement and an overall G.P.A. 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 G.P.A. of 2.75 each semester.
A minimum grade of B- in all professional and major courses, including ART 210.
Successful recommendations regarding candidate’s professional disposition from instructors and clinical instructors.
Meet program requirements, including successful performance evaluations.

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

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ART 210	Nurturing Artistic and Musical Development	4	Fall, Spring.
ECED 290	A Cross-Disciplinary Approach to ECED	3	Fall, Spring.
FNED 101	Introduction to Teaching and Learning	2	Fall, Spring, Summer.
FNED 246	Schooling for Social Justice	4	Fall, Spring, Summer.
PSYC 110	Introduction to Psychology	4	Fall, Spring, Summer.

Note: ART 210, PSYC 110: Count toward General Education requirements.

Professional Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ECED 440	Building Collaborative Relationships Through Coaching	3	Spring.
ECED 449	Early Childhood Community Program Internship	6	Spring, Fall.
ECED 479	Best Practices in Community Settings	3	Spring.

Major

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ECED 201	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3	Fall, Spring.
ECED 202	Early Childhood Development, Birth to Eight	3	Fall.
ECED 232	Building Family, School and Community Partnerships	3	Spring.
ECED 305	Intentional Teaching in the Early Years	4	Spring.
ECED 321	Mathematics: Methods and Assessment	4	Fall.
ECED 322	English Language Arts: Methods and Assessment I	4	Spring.
ECED 324	English Language Arts: Methods and Assessment II	4	Fall.
ECED 326	Social Studies and Social/Emotional Methods	4	Spring.
ECED 328	Science and Technology Methods	4	Spring.
HPE 345	Wellness for the Young Child	3	Spring, Summer.
SPED 301	Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education	3	Fall, Spring.
SPED 415	Assessment/Instruction with Young Exceptional Children	3	Fall.
TESL 300	Promoting Early Childhood Dual Language Development	3	Fall.

Total Credit Hours: 74

Note: Program adds to 66 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), FNED 101 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.
Successful recommendations regarding candidate’s professional disposition from instructors and clinical instructors.
Meet program requirements, including successful performance evaluations.

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

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
CEP 215	Introduction to Educational Psychology	4	Fall, Spring, Summer.
ECED 290	A Cross-Disciplinary Approach to ECED	3	Fall, Spring.
FNED 101	Introduction to Teaching and Learning	2	Fall, Spring, Summer.
PSYC 110	Introduction to Psychology	4	Fall, Spring, Summer.

Note: PSYC 110 counts toward General Education requirements.

Professional/Major Courses

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
ECED 202	Early Childhood Development, Birth to Eight	3	Fall.
ECED 232	Building Family, School and Community Partnerships	3	Spring.
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 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 Community Settings	3	Spring.
HPE 344	Infant Toddler Health and Wellness	3	Fall.
SPED 305	Supporting Infants/Toddlers with Special Needs	3	Fall.
SPED 415	Assessment/Instruction with Young Exceptional Children	3	Fall.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Note: Program adds to 56 credit hours without general education courses.