B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Birth-3rd Grade Inclusive Education
Major Teaching Endorsement
Early Childhood EducationFeatured Courses
As a student in the early childhood education major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the early childhood education profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various early childhood education careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
EDUC 224
Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 credits
Understanding and appreciation of learners with exceptional needs, knowledge of characteristics of those with disabilities and the gifted, providing inclusive learning environments. Emphasis on proven strategies and a variety of methods and resources to meet needs of learners who require special services, adaptations, or different approaches to learning. Disposition development focuses on strengths and needs of learners, the belief that all can achieve. Field experience required.
EDUC 331
Infants and Toddlers: Development, Curriculum and Teaching 3 credits
Standards, curriculum, instruction, and assessment appropriate to infant and toddler development. Quality routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques will be explored. Field experience requirement contributes to the fulfillment of 45 clock-hours working with prekindergarten children.
EDUC 332
Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods 3 credits
Standards, curriculum, instruction, and assessment appropriate for inclusive pre-primary classroom. Specific focus on Project Approach for supporting the growth of children in environments that meet the diverse needs of children from age three through five. Field experience requirement contributes to the fulfillment of 45 clock-hours working with prekindergarten children.
EDUC 333
Primary Education and Literacy Development 3 credits
Designed to prepare the teacher of children ages six through eight for teaching basic skills, organizing the primary curriculum, and selecting appropriate techniques and materials. Emphasis will be given to the development of literacy in young children. Field experience requirement contributes to the fulfillment of 45 clock-hours working with prekindergarten children.
EDUC 314
Assessment, Evaluation and IEP 3 credits
Provides teachers knowledge of how to select, administer, score and interpret a standardized/norm-referenced assessment for exceptional learners. Utilizing formative and summative assessments in the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), to support, verify and document learning. Accommodations in assessment and testing conditions, and ethical practice in administering and scoring assessments. Analyzing data and utilizing appropriate technology to understand gaps in learning and guide planning.
Early Childhood EducationSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
EDUC 201
Introduction to Education 3 cr.
FYE
First-Year Experience 1 cr.
GED ED
General Education 12 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 2
EDPS 210
Educational Psychology and Child Development 3 cr.
FINL 100
Financial Literacy I 0.5 cr.
GED ED
General Education 12 cr.
15.5 Total Credits
Semester 3
EDUC 224
Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 cr.
EDUC 225
Diverse Classrooms and Human Relations 3 cr.
ASL 101
Beginning American Sign Language I 3 cr.
MATH 201
Concepts of Mathematics I 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 3 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 4
EDUC 330
Early Childhood Education Foundations and Programs 3 cr.
EDUC 324E
Instruction and Assessment in the Elementary and Middle Level Classroom 3 cr.
ART 301
Methods of Art Education 2 cr.
EDUC 303
Music Across the Curriculum 1 cr.
GED ED
General Education 6 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 5
EDUC 212
Developmental Assessment of Children Ages Birth through 5 1 cr.
EDUC 331
Infants and Toddlers: Development, Curriculum and Teaching 3 cr.
EDUC 332
Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods 3 cr.
EDUC 333
Primary Education and Literacy Development 3 cr.
EDUC 397
Children’s Literature for Teachers 3 cr.
EDUC 430
Families, Schools and Communities 2 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 6
EDUC 351
Service in Public Schools 2 cr.
EDUC 346
Instructional Technology 2 cr.
EDUC 315
Behavior Disorders and Intervention 3 cr.
EDUC 316
Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities 3 cr.
GED ED
General Education 6 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 7
EDUC 314
Assessment, Evaluation and IEP 3 cr.
EDUC 317
Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities 3 cr.
EDUC 452
Early Childhood Program Organization and Management 3 cr.
EDUC 461
Literacy Instruction, Assessment and Intervention 6 cr.
FINL 400
Financial Literacy II 0.5 cr.
15.5 Total Credits
Semester 8
EDUC 432
Early Childhood Inclusive Student Teaching Seminar 1 cr.
EDUC
Student Teaching 10 cr.
11 Total Credits
Early Childhood Education Faculty
As experts in early childhood education, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.