Lake Superior State University: Academic Catalog 2019-20

Early Childhood Education: Bachelor of Science

Program Description

The bachelor in early childhood education prepares professionals to provide high quality education and care for children birth through age eight in a wide variety of settings.  Graduates are qualified to work as teachers and directors in private early childhood programs; state-funded preschool programs, such as Great Start Readiness Preschool; and federally-funded HeadStart programs.  Students develop their understanding of typically and atypically developing children through integrated coursework and field experience, as well as two semester-long practicums.  The required minor provides the opportunity for students to explore a related field, adding to their knowledge and skills for working with young children and their parents, or expanding their expertise for employment opportunities.

Degree Requirements

Departmental Requirements (54 credits)

• CHLD101 Introduction to Early Child Education 4
• CHLD103 Learning Environments for the Young Child 4
• CHLD150 Observation and Assessment 4
• CHLD210 Infants and Toddlers 4
• CHLD225 Emergent Literacy 3
• CHLD241 STEM Foundations for the Young Child 4
• CHLD242 Creativity & Humanities for the Young Child 4
• CHLD245 Early Childhood Curriculum 3
• CHLD260 Practicum I 4
• CHLD270 Administration of Early Childhood Programs 2
• CHLD310 Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings 3
• CHLD330 Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education 2
• CHLD350 Early Childhood Facilities Management 2
• CHLD410 Practicum II 4
• CHLD440 Family and Community Partnerships 3
• CHLD495 Senior Project 4

Cognate Requirements (12 credits)

• EDUC101 Self as Learner 1
• BIOL105 Function of the Human Body 4
• EMED181 First Aid 1
• HLTH104 Nutrition for Early Childhood 3
• SOCY103 Cultural Diversity 3

Approved Minor (minimum 20 credits)

Free Electives (minimum 9 credits)

General Education: All LSSU bachelor's degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.

A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher.  A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.

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