Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science
The early childhood education major is a program designed to prepare individuals to teach children birth to eight. The program requires the completion of 64 credits in the major and 42 professional education credits. Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education double majors must complete MATH 145 Algebra and Statistics. Students completing this major are eligible for the bachelor of science degree.
Early Childhood Education Major Requirements
Core Courses
Professional Education Courses
EDUC 405 Student Teaching, Primary should be completed for nine credits.
EDUC 407 Student Teaching, Pre-Primary should be completed for five credits.
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree. Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits. Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.