Child Studies (Non-Certification)

PURPOSE

The Child Studies major provides a program for students who want to work with young children but do not want to be certified to teach P-5 children. This non-certification major will enable students to work with young children in a variety of agencies, such as Head Start, preschool centers, after-school programs, children’s museums, recreation programs, children’s ministries, and some private schools. The curriculum will provide a strong holistic background in the study of children, from birth to early adolescence, and develop students who know, guide, and nurture children and adolescents. Theory and practice from the disciplines of sociology, psychology, business, Christian Ministries, and education form the basis for this integrated curriculum.

CHILD STUDIES MAJOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
     EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition)6 hrs.
     CM 130 (Intro to Communication)3 hrs.
Humanities
     Literature 3 hrs.
     HU 200 (Art-Music Appreciation)3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
     HY 272 (American History I)3 hrs.
     PY 220 (Human Growth/Development)3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
     SC 110 (Issues in Biology)4 hrs.
     MA 210 (Prin. of Mathematics)3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
     BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History)3 hrs.
     BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature)3 hrs.
     BI 300 (Gospel of John)3 hrs.
     TH 237 (Christian Ethics)3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
     PE 105 (Total Fitness)1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar)2 hrs.
SS 400 (Professions, Vocations, Missions)1hr.
TOTAL 44 hrs.

MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Social and Behavioral Sciences
     HY 273 (American History II)3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
     SC 125 (Physical Science with lab)4 hrs.
     SC 210 (Earth Science)3 hrs.
     MA 211 (Math for Early Childhood)3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
     KN 215 (First Aid and Safety)3 hrs.
     KN 219 (Personal & Community Health)3 hrs.
Foundation Courses
     ED 101 (Orientation to Teaching)1 hr.
     ED 200 (Principles of American Education3 hrs.
     ED 305 (Multicultural Society)3 hrs.
     EC 350 (Media and Technology)3 hrs.
     ED 403 (Exceptional Children)3 hrs.
Professional Courses
     EC 300 (Curriculum)3 hrs.
     EC 300P (Curriculum Practicum)2 hrs.
     EC 303 (Arts, Movement, Health)3 hrs.
     EC 310 (Reading)3 hrs.
     EC 310P (Reading Practicum)1 hr.
     EC 313 (Language Arts/Children’s Lit)3 hrs.
     EC 315 (Reading/Writing Content Area)3 hrs.
     EC 315P (Reading/Writing Practicum)1 hr.
     EC451 (Behavior Management)3 hrs.
     ED460 (Child Studies Internship I)3 hrs.
     ED470 (Child Studies Internship II)12 hrs.
Electives: Choose 9 hours from the following:
     BU 260 (Financial Accounting)3 hrs.
     BU 300 (Management & Organ Behavior)3 hrs.
     BU 410 (Human Resource Management)3 hrs.
     MN 101 (Foundations Dis & Christ Min)3 hrs.
     MN 335 (Youth Ministry)3 hrs.
     MN 361 (Church Leadership I)3 hrs.
     MN 485 (Introduction to Christian Education)3 hrs.
     PY 306 (Child Psychopathology)3 hrs.
     PY 331 (Personality Theories)3 hrs.
     SO 172 (Introduction to Sociology)3 hrs.
     SO 245 (Marriage and Family)3 hrs.
     SO 275 (Contemporary Social Problems)3 hrs.

TOTAL 122 hrs.

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