Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Early Childhood Education Requirements
This program prepares candidates interested in working with young children ages 2 ½ through six years in private schools and other educational environments. The Early Childhood Education major meets NAEYC accreditation standards and Hawaii state registry requirements for ECE. Prior to taking any early childhood courses, it is required that the student take the one credit, ED 101 Introduction to Chaminade Early Childhood Education course.
PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSE | TITLE | credit |
|---|---|---|
PSY 202 | Child Development | 3 |
ED 101 | Introduction to Chaminade Early Childhood Education | 1 |
ED 215 | Music, Art, and Creative Movement in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
ED 217 | Health & Family Issues | 3 |
ED 233 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education I | 3 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
ED 222 | Educational Technology | 3 |
ED 413 | Children's Literature | 3 |
ED 433 | Developmentally Appropriate Practice I | 3 |
ED 434 | Developmentally Appropriate Practice II | 3 |
ED 471 | Language Arts: Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
ED 473 | Math Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
ED 474 | Integrated Curriculum Foundations | 3 |
ED 479 | Leadership in Early Childhood Education & Montessori | 3 |
ED 491B | ECE Field Experience Seminar | 1 |
ED 498A | ECA Field Experience | 3 |
ED 498B | ECE Field Experience | 3 |
Note: Fieldwork experience and Seminar must begin within two terms of the last major requirement course completion. ED 491A and ED 498A must be taken concurrently in the winter or summer term and ED 491B and 498B taken in the following spring or fall term.