Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4) Special Education (Pre K-8)
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Credit Hours: 139
Requirements
Recommended Sequence of Courses
The recommended course sequences listed here are for reference purposes only. Students should consult their academic advisor for the most up to date course selection and degree requirements.
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FIRST YEAR |
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Dept and No. |
Descriptive Title of Course |
Credits |
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Semester: |
FALL |
SPRING |
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EDUC 001* |
Observation/Participation |
0 |
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EDUC 101 |
Introduction to Teaching |
3 |
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ENGL 101 |
College Writing I |
3 |
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ENGL 050/T* |
Critical and Analytic Reading |
2/0 |
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HIST 109/110 |
US History I or II |
3 |
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FYS 101 |
The First-Year Seminar |
2 |
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BIO 101 |
Newsworthy Topics in Biology |
4 |
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MATH 102 |
College Algebra |
3 |
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EDUC 002* |
Observation/Participation (Begin stage 1 Field experience/Exploration) |
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0 |
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COMM 107 |
Speech Communication |
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3 |
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ECE 101 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
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3 |
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ENGL 102 |
College Writing II: Writing About Literature |
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3 |
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GEOG 340 |
Cultural Geography |
3 |
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MATH 111 |
College Mathematics |
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3 |
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PSYC 222 |
Child Development I |
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3 |
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EDUC 302A |
Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessment |
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Total Semester Credits |
18/20 |
18 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Dept and No. |
Descriptive Title of Course |
Credits |
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Semester: |
FALL |
SPRING |
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EDUC 003 |
Observation/Participation – Begin Stage 2 Field Experience |
0 |
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ECE 215 |
Nurturing the Physical, Social, and Emotional well being of Children |
3 |
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EDUC 216 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 |
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ENGL 201/202 |
American Literature I or II |
3 |
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200 Level Science |
PHSC: Earth Systems History |
3 |
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PSYC 224 |
Child Development II |
3 |
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SPED 225 |
Characteristics & Needs of Exceptional Learners |
3 |
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EDUC 004 ** |
Observation/Participation (Begin Stage 3 Pre-Student Teaching Experience) |
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0 |
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ECE 202 |
Curriculum Program Planning Ages: 0-8 |
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3 |
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EDUC 215 |
Teaching Literacy through Literature |
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3 |
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EDUC 302 |
Standards Based Curriculum Development |
3 |
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PSYC 355 |
Play, Cognition and Learning |
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3 |
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SPED 235 |
Early Intervention & Transitions |
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3 |
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SPED 230 |
Special Education Processes and procedures |
3 |
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Total Semester Credits |
18 |
18 |
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THIRD YEAR |
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Dept and No. |
Descriptive Title of Course |
Credits |
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Semester: |
FALL |
SPRING |
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EDUC 005** |
Observation/Participation - Continue Stage 3 Pre-student Teaching Experience |
0 |
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ECE 315 |
Early Literacy Foundations |
3 |
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EDUC 315 |
Developmental Assessment I |
3 |
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EDUC 345 |
Integrating the Arts for the Developing Child |
3 |
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EDUC 440 |
Electronic Media for Teachers |
3 |
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SPED 325 |
Low Incidence Disabilities: Assessment and Instruction |
3 |
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SPED 350 |
Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning |
3 |
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EDUC 006** |
Observation/Participation - Continue Stage 3 Pre-student Teaching Experience |
0 |
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ECE 303 |
Curriculum and Methods: Math |
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3 |
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ECE 304 |
Curriculum and Methods: Social Studies |
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3 |
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ECE 305 |
Curriculum and Methods: Science |
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3 |
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ECE 325 |
Teaching Reading Grades 2-4 |
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3 |
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EDUC 317 |
Developmental Assessment II |
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3 |
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SPED 330 |
Evidenced Based Instruction: Pervasive Developmental Disorders |
3 |
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Total Semester Credits |
18 |
18 |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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Dept and No. |
Descriptive Title of Course |
Credits |
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Semester: |
FALL |
SPRING |
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EDUC 007** |
Observation/Participation - Continue Stage 3 Pre-student Teaching Experience |
0 |
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EDUC 340 |
Teaching English Language Learners |
3 |
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EDUC 450 |
Seminar: Contemporary Research, Issues & Ethics in Education |
3 |
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SPED 310 |
Classroom Management: Positive Behavior Intervention and Support |
3 |
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SPED 320 |
Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners |
3 |
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SPED 410 |
Family Partnerships, Advocacy & Collaboration |
3 |
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SPED 340 |
Learning Disabilities: Identification and Instruction |
3 |
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EDUC 423D |
Student Teaching for Special Education PK-K 1-2 3-4
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6 |
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EDUC 423E |
Student Teaching: Early Childhood PK-K 1-2 3-4 |
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6 |
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Total Semester Credits |
18 |
12 |
Students must either take or test out of ENGL 050: Critical and Analytical Reading, in their first semester at Keystone College. The credits and quality points earned are included in student averages; however, these credits do not count toward fulfilling graduation requirements.
The academic advisor assists the student in planning his/her curriculum and in preregistration; however, the student is ultimately responsible for meeting the requirements of the curriculum selected. Not every course is offered every semester at every location. Course offerings are dependent on enrollment.
A minimum of 138 credits required for graduation. Any variation from required sequence must be approved by advisor. Field experiences are integrated into coursework in each semester for the B.S. in Early Childhood Education. They are generally scheduled Mon-Fri., 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
*The expectation is that students will participate in a minimum of 3 hours/week of field experiences
**State Regulations for Stage 3 Field Observation require a minimum of 150 hours.