S.A.  in Professional Preschool Education (240)
This is a two year job entry program designed to prepare directors/teachers of private home preschools, teacher's aids in public or private preschools, kindergarten or special education classes, and entrepeneuers who will develop preschool/day care centers.

Continuation in the Professional Preschool Education program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of the first year of course work. Of particular concern is performance in ECSE 230 (Curriculum for Young Children)and ECSE 240 (Support Teacher).

Note: An equivalent first aid course or national certification in first aid and infant/toddler CPR is an acceptable substitute for HS 222, First Aid.



















2 Elective Credits Required

General Education Requirements
In addition to the classes listed below, fulfill the University requirements listed on the General Education page.

Because this is an Applied Associate of Science Degree Program, students are only required to meet Basic Education requirements. A grade of C- or higher in English 111 is required.
 Take all of these courses 

 ENG 111
 REL 121
 REL 122

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      MATH 101
      MATH 108

     AND
      Take 1 Course      

      COMM 101
      COMM 120
      SIGN 101


Major Requirements
Take all required courses listed below. No grade lower than a C- will be accepted toward graduation in these required courses.

Also choose eight (8) or nine (9) credits from the list of support classes below. These supporting credits may also include any natural science course taken for three (3) credits.
 Take all of these courses 

 CHILD 210
 CHILD 250
 CHILD 260
 CHILD 270
 CHILD 290R
 ECSE 100
 ECSE 230
 ECSE 240
 ECSE 320
 HFED 112

AND
      Take 3 Courses      

      ECSE 280
      ELED 345
      ELED 350
      ELED 360
      ENG 355
      FAML 220
      HFED 280
      HS 222
      SOC 323
      SOC 357

Sample Sequence of Courses

CHILD 100 Introduction to Child Studies	(1:1:0)
Prerequisite: Child Development majors only, or consent of instructor.
Introductory course for all students desiring to obtain a major in Child Development. Overview of historical and current scientific, societal and family issues related to the development of children. Application to career and advanced educational opportunities, as well as family, church and community settings. We strongly recommend students intending to major in Child Development take this course before taking CHILD 210 (Child Development).
CHILD 120 Infants and Toddlers	(1:1:0)
Explore normal development of infants and toddlers including physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains of development. Application to parenting and other caregiving situations.
CHILD 150 Foundations of Early Childhood/Spec. Ed.	(3:3:0)
As an introductory course for those who will work with young children, this course will provide an overview of the profession, historical foundations of working professionally with young children, curricular models that guide early childhood education, professional issues, and educational practices--including those that are developmentally appropriate.
CHILD 210 Child Development	(3:3:0)
Fullfills GE Social Science requirement.
A theoretical, academically oriented course focusing on the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the child from conception through adolescence. Explores the influences of family, peers, and social institutions on the child's development.
CHILD 230 Curriculum for Young Children	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: CHILD 210; ECSE majors must have also taken ED 200 and take thsi class the semester preceding ECSE 490.
Preparing, creating and teaching young children the curriculum areas of Language Arts, Math, Art, Science, Music, Movement Education, and Social Studies. Creativity and competence in the curriculum areas are stressed.
CHILD 240 Experience With Young Children: Support Teacher	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Child 150, CHILD 210, and CHILD 230 with a C grade or higher. Concurrent enrollment in CHILD 230 accepted, and current enrollment in CHILD 240L required. Consent of instructor required.
This class is designed to promote an increased understanding in working with and teaching preschool aged children. Philosophy, theory and model underlying early childhood education and its application in the classroom. Basic competencies required for the Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) emphasized. This will be a screening class for the Professional Preschool Education major.
CHILD 240L Experience With Young Children: Support Teacher	(4:0:12)
Prerequisite: Student must have completed Child 150, CHILD 210, and CHILD 230 with a C grade or higher. Concurrent enrollment in CHILD 230 accepted and current enrollment in CHILD 240 required. Consent of instructor required.
First level teaching practicum for students majoring in Professional Preschool Education. Students will function primarily as a support teacher in the campus preschool laboratories, including working with special services personnel to assist children with disabilities and developmental delays.
CHILD 250 Curriculum Seminar	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: Student must have completed CHILD 240 and CHILD 240L with a C grade or higher, concurrent enrollment in CHILD 260 and CHILD 260L, and consent of instructor required.
Preparation of curriculum plans and teaching materials used in campus preschool child labs.
CHILD 260 Experience With Young Children: Lead Teachers	(3:3:0)
Fee:  $90.00
Prerequisite: Student must have completed CHILD 230, CHILD 240, and CHILD 240L with a C grade or higher. Concurrent enrollment in CHILD 250, CHILD 260L, and instructor's approval required.
Curriculum development, teaching and working with preschool children; emphasis on lead teaching skills, support of children's play, and health and safety issues.
CHILD 260L Experience With Young Children: Lead Teacher Lab	(4:0:12)
Prerequisite: Student must have completed CHILD 230, CHILD 240, and CHILD 240L with a C grade or higher. Concurrent enrollment in CHILD 250, CHILD 260, and instructor's approval required.
Second level preschool practicum for students majoring in Professional Preschool Education. Students will function primarily as a lead teacher in the campus preschool laboratories, writing and implementing curriculum plans, and adapting curriculum for children with diverse abilities.
CHILD 270 Experience With Young Children: Supervisors	(1:1:0)
Prerequisite: Student must have completed CHILD 250, CHILD 260, and CHILD 260L with a C grade or higher. Prior enrollment in HS222 or current first aid/CPR certificate required, concurrent enrollment in CHILD 270L and 290R, and consent of instructor.
Working closely with an experienced professional in facilitating the Lead Teacher and Support Teacher’s efforts in the preschool labs. The Supervisor is a team leader with responsibility for staff development, in-service training, parent communication, budgets, records and overall running of preschool labs.
CHILD 270L Experience With Young Children: Supervisor Lab	(4:0:12)
Prerequisite: Student must have passed CHILD 250, CHILD 260, and CHILD 260L with a C grade or higher. Prior enrollment in HS 122 or current first aid CPR certificate required. Current enrollment in CHILD 270 and 290R and consent of instructor. Student must apply and be accepted to enroll in this course. Applications can be obtained from the Department of Home and Family and must be submitted at least one semester in advance of desired enrollment.
Third level teaching practicum for students majoring in Professional Preschool Education. Supervisors are to be model teachers, providing inservice training for lab staff, and maintaing lab facilities according to national accreditation standards.
CHILD 280 Experience with Toddlers	(3:2:4)
Prerequisite: CHILD 210 & consent of instructor. Student must apply and be accepted to enroll in this course. Applications can be obtained online from the Department of Home and Family and must be submitted at least one semester in advance of desired enrollment.
Students will recieve practical, hands-on experiences working with toddlers in a Campus lab. The lab experience will also include a weekly seminar and a parent component.
CHILD 290R PPE Staff Seminar	(0.5:1:0)
All students who work in the preschool labs (Child 240, Child 260, Child 270, ECSE 490) meet together for staff meeting, professional development and inservice training. Students in CHILD 240, 260, and 270 must enroll for credit.
CHILD 310 Early Childhood Development	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Grade of C in CHILD 210 Must have completed 30 credits Child Development majors: CHILD 100, CHILD 150 ESCE majors: ED 200
Advanced theory and development of children from conception through age twelve, including physical, social, and cognitive development. Biological and environmental conditions affecting development and learning. Emphasis on application of current research.
CHILD 320 Adolescence	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or above in CHILD 210 or PSYCH 201. Child Development Majors: CHILD 200 and CHILD 150. Sophomore standing or above.
A study of the biological, social and cognitive foundations of adolescence. Includes in-depth examinations of many developmental issues faced by adolescents, e.g., gender, the self, family relationships, friends and peers, dating, love, and sexuality, school, etc. This course is designed for students majoring in Child Development and related fields.
CHILD 330 Parent Education and Child Guidance	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: CHILD 210, Junior standing
In-depth study of adult-child relationships and their application to child guidance in a variety of home and professional settings. Exposure to parent education programs and their use in society. Emphasis on principles and practices child scholars can apply and teach when working with or teaching parents about children's unique growth and developmental issues.
CHILD 335 Early Childhood Practicum	(5:2:8)
Prerequisite: Child Development majors must have CHILD 210, CHILD 150, CHILD 310; FCS majors must have ED 200, CHILD 210, and SPED 322 and consent of instructor. Student must apply and be accepted to enroll in this course. Applications can be obtained from the Department of Home and Family and must be submitted at least one semester in advance of desired enrollment.
Training and experience working with young children. Study of developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum planning, child guidance and methods for successful preschool operation. Intended for Family and Consumer Science Education majors, Child Development majors, and Child Studies minors only.
CHILD 340 Language, Literacy and Learning	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: CHILD 210 or consent of instructor
In-depth study of the acquisition of language and literacy in children from birth through age eight. How foundations of language and literacy affect learning in all areas of life.
CHILD 390R Special Topics in Child Studies	(1-3:0:0)
Prerequisite: CHILD 210 or consent of instructor
Repeating variable credit classes dealing with speciality areas related to the scholarly study of children.
CHILD 440 Administrative Issues	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: CHILD 310, CHILD 320; Senior Standing
Fundamental principles for administration of service-delivery programs for children, youth and families. Covers staff and program administration, test/assessments/research, health/safety/nutrition.
CHILD 490 CHILD DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Child Development Majors only and Senior standing, CHILD 310 and CHILD 320
Review and evaluation of scholarly research and theory related to physical, cognitive, socioemotional and moral development of children. Study of current issues in the field of child development. Application to policy, agency and family.
CHILD 498R Internship	(1-4:0:0)
Prerequisite: CHILD 310 and CHILD 320 and consent of instructor.
Practical work experience for Child Development Majors.
ECSE 250 Technology/Assistive Technology	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: ECSE 100, Soc 210
This course is designed to extend basic technology skills into classroom application. It will introduce students to a variety of equipment and devices that are used to enhance the functional skills of children with disabilities in the areas of communication, position, mobility, and activities.
ECSE 400 Assessment and Evaluation	(4:4:0)
Fee:  $30.00
Prerequisite: SpEd 320, Math 305 & 306, ElEd 375 & 380 (may be taken concurrently), Child 310, Junior standing.
Selection, administration and interpretation of assessment tools and methods employed in early childhood special education programs. Includes assessment strategies spanning the continuum from informal to formal, and from authentic to standardized norm-referenced testing, including developmental tests, portfolio assessments, observation, interviewing, curriculum-based assessment and most of the popular norm-referenced instruments in the field of psychoeducational assessment. Child progress monotoring and program evaluation are also included.
ECSE 410 Strategies for ECSE	(4:3:2)
Prerequisite: CHILD 310, ELED 375, ECSE 400
To understand and apply approaches and theory of intervention strategies and procedures with and without young children with special needs. The student will learn to use theories of direct instruction and collaboration and team interventions.
ECSE 430 ECSE Practicum	(2:0:9)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ELED 420 or completion/concurrent enrollment in ELED 422, 421, 423, or Instructor Approval
Students will receive practical, hands-on experience in classroom management, curriculum design, and collaboration while working in a public or private kindergarten classroom. Hours include time in public school with a weekly 1 hour seminar.
ECSE 490 Student Teaching Preschool	(6:3:12)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ECSE 410, Must have completed 75 credits including Child 230, Consent of instructor, ECSE majors only.
One of three student teaching experiences for students enrolled in the ECSE Teacher Licensure Program. Students will receive practical, hands-on experience in classroom management, instructional design and delivery, and educational assessment while working in an inclusive preschool setting. Weekly seminars will serve as the forum in which student teachers can address challenges and concerns while sharing experiences, expertise, and successes.
ECSE 491 Student Teaching Early Intervention	(4:2:6)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SOC 430, must have completed 75 credits, ECSE majors only, Consent of instructor.
One of three student teaching experiences for students enrolled in the EC/SE Teacher Licensure Program. Students will receive practical, hands-on experience in working with infants/toddlers and their families in both home-based and center-based settings. Intervention focus will be determined by IFSP-identified family goals and outcomes. A weekly seminar will serve as the forum in which student teachers can address challenges and concerns while sharing experiences, expertise, and successes.
FAML 100 The Family	(3:3:0)
Application of gospel truth and supportive scholarship to strengthen marriage and family relationships using “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” as the guiding framework.
FAML 110 Marriage Skills Seminar	(1:1:0)
Foundational principles of successful marriages with application to typical decisions and problems encountered in marriage.
FAML 120 Principles of Parenting	(1:1:0)
Foundational principles of parent-child interaction with application to typical decisions and problems encountered by parents.
FAML 200 Dating, Courtship and Engagement	(2:2:0)
Emphasis on the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills that are essential to successful relationships. Explores gospel and research-based principles of creating and maintaining healthy relationships and selecting an eternal companion.
FAML 220 Stewardship Parenting	(3:3:0)
An in-depth study of parent-child relationships. Emphasis on gospel principles parents can absorb to promote understanding that can benefit all family members in their unique growth and development.
FAML 300 Covenant Marriage	(3:3:0)
Focuses on principles of successful marriages from a gospel as well as a scholarly perspective. Emphasis on couple communication, marital expectations, and other key marital issues in the growth of the couple as a sacred marital unit. Some sections require married and/or engaged couples. Check class schedule.
FAML 360 Family Stress and Coping	(3:3:0)
An overview of various family stressors over the life cycle. Exploration of the origin and nature of stress. Theories, programs and practices related to understanding and coping with these experiences.
FAML 390R Special Topics in Family Studies	(0.5-4:3:0)
Prerequisite: Varies according to topic and instructor.
Repeating variable credit classes dealing with specialty areas related to marriage and family. For topics, see class schedule.
FAML 400 Family Dynamics	(2:2:0)
A study of family relationships using the groundbreaking work of C. Terry Warner, and using the framework of family stories, including family-oriented literature. Important concepts include moral agency, change of heart, influence in our families, and how/why we are either responsive or resistant in our way of being.
FAML 430 Family & Community Relationships	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing. Child 210 & Child 310. Or instructor consent
Ecological perspectives on providing family-focused prevention and intervention services and support, with emphasis on communicating with families, empowering parents, developing family and professional partnerships, interagency collaboration, and accessing and linking families and community resources.
FAML 460 Family Change	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
Societal changes impacting the meaning and function of families and marriages. Influences of media, government, education, and religion on the family. Gospel writings related to family decline. Implications for responsible civic involvement aimed at strengthening the family in society.