Liberal Studies/Education Major with Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Concentration (PreK-Grade 2) (Bachelor of Arts)

First Year - Credits: 32

• Science Elective (Cr. 6-8)

• ED 010 - Communication and Literacy Test Prep Workshop (Cr: 0)
• ED 101 - Introduction to Education (Cr: 3)
• ED 102 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction (Cr: 3)
• ED 111 - Clinical Field Based Experience I (Cr: 2)
• ED 222 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (Cr: 3

• Satisfies the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion General Education Requirement

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.

• HST 101 - Western Civilization I (Cr: 3)

• Or

• HST 102 - Western Civilization II (Cr: 3)
• MTH 116 - Mathematical Problem Solving (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement

• Or

• MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
• PSY 200 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)

Sophomore - Credits: 32

• ED 020 - Foundations of Reading Test Prep Workshop (Cr: 0)
• ED 030 - Subject Matter Test Prep Workshop (Cr: 0)
• ED 201 - Foundations of Reading (Cr: 3)
• ED 203 - Inclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
• ED 210 - Integrating Technology into the Classroom (Cr: 3)
• ED 211 - Clinical Field Based Experience II (Cr: 2)
• ED 213 - The Power of Play in the Classroom (Cr: 3)
• ED 215 - Creative Arts in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies General Education Requirement above the 100 level

• OR

• ED 230 - The Early Childhood Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia, Italy (Cr: 3)
• ED 221 - Emergent Literacy Instruction (Cr: 3)
• ED 330/330L - Sheltered English Immersion (Cr: 3)
• ED 339 - Assessment for Learning (Cr: 3)
• ENG 312 - Literature for Children (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement

• MTH 107 - Principles of Mathematics for Educators II (Cr: 3)

Junior - Credits: 31

• Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
• Global Issues General Education Elective  (Cr: 3)

• ED 229 - Literacy Methods (Cr: 3)
• ED 301 - Math Methods and Field Experience (Cr: 3)
• ED 302 - Science Methods (Cr: 3)
• ED 303 - Pre-Practicum Field Experience (Cr: 1)
• ED 306 - Social Studies Methods (Cr: 3)
• ED 308 - Early Childhood Methods (Cr: 3)
• ENG 226 - Early American History and Literature (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies General Education Requirement above the 100 level

• LSE 389 - Research Methods and Project Paradigms (Cr: 3)
• POL 113 - American Government and Politics (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement

Senior - Credits: 31

• Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
• General Education Electives  (Cr: 3) (Must be 200 level or above)

• EC 400 - Senior Transition (Cr: 1)
• ED 401 - Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education (Cr: 12)
• LSE 489 - Senior Thesis I (Cr: 3)
• LSE 490 - Senior Thesis II (Cr: 3)
• LST 121 - Introduction to Gender Studies (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Integrated Studies General Education Requirement

• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies General Education Elective

Science Electives

Students must choose one course from each group

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the education program, students will:

• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
• Communicate effectively in written form following the academic conventions of the discipline. 
• Document and exhibit pre-service competency on each of the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers (PST)
• Demonstrate subject matter knowledge in the liberal arts–literature, history, science, math, psychology, geography and government–in keeping with the characteristics of a “highly qualified teacher.”  
• Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the significant approaches, practices, and programs for developing reading skills and reading comprehension.