Education Minors

Early Childhood Education

Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education minor, the student will be able to:

• apply knowledge of child development from conception to age 8 in the effective, cognitive, and physical domains to evaluate curricula in ECE;

• differentiate learning activities based on knowledge of children’s learning needs and styles and discipline-specific pedagogy;

• use the Early Learning Standards in the creation of developmentally appropriate plans and assessment strategies to advance the achievement of all children in the classroom;

• explain and use play as the foundation of curriculum development in early childhood and create learning strategies based on play;

• explain the historical and social foundations of early childhood curriculum;

• demonstrate ethical and professional characteristics of confidentiality, sensitivity, and respect for all children and their families. conduct research in the field of education that is well-designed and scholarly; and

• use technological skills to develop an e-portfolio that showcases professional knowledge, communication skills, and successful work with children.

See full description and degree requirements here.