- Early Childhood Department
Child Care and Development, B.S.
Bachelor of Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 1763)
Major Field Requirements : 1st and 2nd year courses both tracks
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
| ECHD 130 |
Introduction to EC Programs |
3 |
| ECHD 150 |
Curriculum and Methods for EC |
3 |
| ECHD 170 |
Child Growth and Development: Theory and Practice |
3 |
| ECHD 175 |
Infants and Toddlers |
3 |
| ECHD 231/232/233 |
Practicum: On Campus |
3 |
| ECHD 280 |
Children with Special Needs |
3 |
Early Childhood Electives both advisement tracks * highly recommended
12 credits from ECHD121, *ECHD234, *ECHD240, *ECHD251 or ECHD260
Liberal Arts & Sciences Requirements from the Trustee's General Education Core
ARTS – 3 credits; ENGL 101 – 3 credits; History of the United States I or II – 3 credits; Humanities – 6 credits (Literature/Literacy for Young Children recommended); Language – 3 credits; MATH111 or higher – 3 credits; Social Science – 3 credits ( PSYC 111 recommended); Laboratory Science - 3 credits (excluding BIOL101 or 102); Western Civilization – 3 credits; World Cultures - 3 credits.
General Electives
2 credits – Liberal Arts and Sciences recommended; 1 credit in Physical Education.
Trustees' General Education Core Requirement details
Mathematics Competency Requirement for graduation
Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.
Major Requirements: Upper Level Courses
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
ECHD 351 |
Families as Partners in EC Programs – both tracks |
3 |
* ECHD 352 |
Child Guidance and Classroom Management – both tracks |
3 |
ECHD 354 |
Mathematics and Science for Young Children – Curriculum Advisement Track |
3 |
ECHD 357 |
Literacy Development for Young Children – Curriculum Advisement Track |
3 |
* ECHD 452 |
Developmentally Appropriate Assessment/Evaluation in EC Programs – both tracks |
3 |
* ECHD 453 |
Administration/Supervision in EC Programs – Leadership track |
3 |
*ECHD 454 |
Operations Management – Leadership Advisement Track |
3 |
*ECHD 455 |
Financial Planning and Management – Leadership Advisement Track |
3 |
* ECHD 456 |
External Environment & Children's Programs – Leadership Advisement Track |
3 |
* ECHD 460/461 |
Internship and Reporting– both tracks |
12 |
|
*Portfolio– both tracks |
0 |
*Courses which prepare students to meet educational requirements for the NYS Children's Program Administrator Credential (CPAC).
Liberal Arts and Science Requirements Leadership Advisement Track:
A minimum of 12 upper level arts and science courses one must be an upper level English for 3 credits; 6 credits of upper or lower Liberal Arts and Science courses
General Electives Leadership Advisement Track:
9 credits – Liberal Arts & Sciences recommended
Liberal Arts and Science Requirements Curriculum Advisement Track:
Curriculum Advisement Track – 18 credits of 300/400 level Liberal Arts and Science courses one must be an upper level English for 3 credits.
General Electives Curriculum Advisement Track:
15 credits - Liberal Arts & Sciences courses recommended
