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

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

Freshman - Credits: 34

Elective (Cr: 3)

BIO 115/115L - Biosphere and Lab (Cr: 4)
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)
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)
Satisfies World Cultures General Education Requirement
INT 100 - Internship I (Cr: 2)
MTH 106 - Principles of Mathematics for Educators I (Cr: 3)
Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement
MTH 107 - Principles of Mathematics for Educators II (Cr: 3)
PHY 116/116L - Nature of the Universe and Lab (Cr: 4)
Satisfies Science and Technology General Education Requirement

Sophomore - Credits: 32

Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)

ED 020 - Foundations of Reading Test Prep Workshop (Cr: 0)
ED 030 - Subject Matter Test Prep Workshop (Cr: 0)
ED 201/201L - Foundations of Reading and Field Experience (Cr: 3)
ED 203 - Introduction to Children with Special Needs (Cr: 3)
ED 207 - Strategies of Teaching Early Childhood Curriculum (Cr: 3)
ED 210 - Integrating Technology into 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 339 - Classroom Assessment (Cr: 3)
ENG 312 - Literature for Children (Cr: 3)
Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement
INT 200 - Internship II (Cr: 2)
PSY 204 - Child Growth and Development (Cr: 3)
Satisfies Individual and Society General Education Requirement

Junior - Credits: 32

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)
ED 321 - Junior Transitions (Cr: 1)
ED 330/330L - Sheltered English Immersion (Cr: 3)
ENG 226 - Early American History and Literature (Cr: 3)
Satisfies General Education Requirement above the 100 level
LSE 489 - Senior Thesis I (Cr: 3)
POL 213 - American Government and Politics (Cr: 3)
Satisfies Global Issues General Education Requirement

Senior - Credits: 28

Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)

General Education Electives (Cr: 6)

Elective (Cr: 3)
(300 loevel or above)

EC 400 - Senior Transition (Cr: 1)
ED 401 - Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education (Cr: 12)
LSE 490 - Senior Thesis II (Cr: 3)

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.