Southern New Hampshire University
Early Childhood Education The early childhood education program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of child development, family systems, and curriculum and instruction for children from birth through age 8. This practitioner-oriented Bachelor of Arts degree program prepares educators with a solid background in developmental theory and practice and a strong foundation in an academic discipline. The program leads to teaching certification for grades K-3.
Content Area Concentration Completion of 12 credits in an approved area of concentration Fine Arts:
select four FAS courses
Humanities:
select four courses from the following disciplines: ENG, HIS, LIT, PHL
Mathematics:
select four MAT courses
Science:
select four SCI courses
Social Science:
select four courses from the following disciplines: ECO, POL, PSY, SOC
Early Childhood Education
Content Area Credits: 12
Bachelor of Arts B.A./B.S. Core:
EDU 235 is used by the School of Education as a course equivalent to IT 100 for all School of Education majors. MAT 106 replaces MAT 130 in the B.A./B.S. Core for Early Childhood Education majors. MAT 206 replaces MAT 200 or MAT 245 in the B.A./B.S. Core for Early Childhood Education majors. Major Courses Course are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. DEV
Family and Culture
DEV
260 or 340
DEV
424
Assessment and Intervention During Early Childhood Introduction to Education Learning Theory and Instruction Literature for Children and Adolescents Foundations of Teaching and Learning Mathematics Instruction for Young Children Emerging and Early Literacy: Developing Reading and Writing in Grades K-4 Reading Facilitation for all Learners Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (K-4) Differentiating Instruction Student Teaching and Seminar (12 credits)
EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU
200 243 245 270 330
EDU
361
EDU EDU
363 371
EDU EDU
440 490
SPED
210 or 260
SPED
Elementary Education (On Location) The elementary education program leads to teaching certification for grades K-8. The program provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and a content area concentration in an academic discipline. Students examine traditional, innovative and research-based approaches to teaching elementary and special-needs students.
Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts
Theories of Play
Early Childhood Special Education Children with Exceptionalities Total Major Credits: 48
Allied Courses GEO 200 HIS 114 PSY 211 SCI 212
Total Credits: 120
48 credits
World Geography United States History II: 1865 to Present Human Growth and Development Principles of Physical Science Total Allied Credits: 12
B.A./B.S. Core:
48 credits
EDU 235 is used by the School of Education as a course equivalent to IT 100 for all School of Education majors. MAT 106 replaces MAT 130 in the B.A./B.S. Core for Early Childhood Education majors. MAT 206 replaces MAT 200 or MAT 245 in the B.A./B.S. Core for Early Childhood Education majors. Major Courses Course are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated. EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU
200 243 245 270 335
EDU
361
EDU
362
EDU EDU
363 371
EDU
420
EDU EDU
440 490
SPED
260
Introduction to Education Learning Theory and Instruction Literature for Children and Adolescents Foundations of Teaching and Learning Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics Emerging and Early Literacy: Developing Reading and Writing in Grades K-4 Literacy in the Content Areas Grades 5-12 Reading Facilitation for All Learners Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (Grades K-4) Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (Grades 4-8) Differentiating Instruction Student Teaching and Seminar (12 credits) Children with Exceptionalities Total major credits: 48
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