Early Childhood Education

University of North Alabama

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 13.1210

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Course Pathway

24 courses in this program

Core course

External prerequisite

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ED 292Preprofessional Seminar and Laboratory Experience

1 cr

EED 324Instructional Technology

3 cr

EEX 340Introduction to Students with Exceptional Learning Needs

3 cr

EED 401Evaluation of Teaching and Learning

3 cr

ED 333WLearning Theories and Student Development

3 cr

EEX 341Accommodating Student Diversity

3 cr

EED 350Classroom Management

3 cr

ECE 472Early Childhood Internship

12 cr

ECE 309Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3 cr

ECE 262Child Development

3 cr

ECE 310Infants and Toddlers

3 cr

ECE 312Creative Arts for Children

3 cr

EED 301Children's Literature in a Digital Age

3 cr

EED 305Social Studies for the Elementary School Teacher

3 cr

EED 308Science for the Elementary School Teacher

3 cr

ECE 410WReading and Language Arts in Early Childhood Education

6 cr

ECE 406Mathematics for Early Childhood Education

3 cr

KIN 342School Health Education for the Elementary Grades

3 cr

EED 405Evaluation and Remediation of Reading Problems

3 cr

ECE 474Early Childhood Programs

3 cr

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Early Childhood Education

University of North Alabama

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 13.1210

No description available.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingMonitoringInstructingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesCoordinationService OrientationWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguagePsychologyEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsPublic Safety and SecuritySociology and AnthropologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasNear VisionInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningOriginalityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Provide assistance to students with special needs.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive r
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to rei
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among student
Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying ne
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and socia
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Deliver presentations at professional conferences.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareData base user interface and query softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMulti-media educational softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareProject management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Alternative computer keyboardsAudio tape recorders or playersBraille slatesBraille stylusesCommunication boardsCompact disk CD playersComputer laser printersData input scannersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersEducational board gamesEmergency first aid kitsEnteral feeding equipmentEye controlled computer mouse equipmentIntercom systemsLaminating equipmentLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMicrophonesAudiotape playersCompact digital camerasHandheld calculatorsLaminating machinesOptical compound microscopesOverhead display projectorsPegboardsPencil compassesPersonal computersSand tables

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex student needs — autonomously assess and respond to a wide range of physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges across the full school day without routine supervision.
Individualized behavior intervention — design and adapt behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies for students with varied and non-routine behavioral profiles in inclusive and self-contained settings.
Comprehensive supervision management — independently oversee student safety and conduct across all school environments, including escalated or crisis situations, applying de-escalation and self-control techniques.
Advanced assistive technology integration — evaluate, configure, and train students in using a range of assistive and supportive technologies matched to each student's IEP goals.
Therapeutic regimen co-implementation — partner with psychologists and speech-language pathologists to carry out nuanced therapeutic programs, adjusting delivery based on real-time student response.
Differentiated instructional support — employ specialized educational strategies to address sensory, perceptual-motor, language, and memory development needs across multiple students simultaneously.
Critical problem-solving in instruction — identify learning barriers, generate alternative instructional approaches, and resolve non-routine academic challenges during tutoring and classroom support.
Data-driven progress documentation — compile detailed behavioral and academic progress records using database and project management software to inform IEP reviews and team decisions.
Family and interdisciplinary communication — communicate clearly and empathetically with families and specialist teams via desktop communication and video conferencing tools about student progress.
Policy enforcement and student advocacy — uphold institutional policies while advocating appropriately for student needs and equitable treatment in all school settings.

Course Pathway

24 courses in this program

Core course

External prerequisite

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ED 292Preprofessional Seminar and Laboratory Experience

1 cr

EED 324Instructional Technology

3 cr

EEX 340Introduction to Students with Exceptional Learning Needs

3 cr

EED 401Evaluation of Teaching and Learning

3 cr

ED 333WLearning Theories and Student Development

3 cr

EEX 341Accommodating Student Diversity

3 cr

EED 350Classroom Management

3 cr

ECE 472Early Childhood Internship

12 cr

ECE 309Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3 cr

ECE 262Child Development

3 cr

ECE 310Infants and Toddlers

3 cr

ECE 312Creative Arts for Children

3 cr

EED 301Children's Literature in a Digital Age

3 cr

EED 305Social Studies for the Elementary School Teacher

3 cr

EED 308Science for the Elementary School Teacher

3 cr

ECE 410WReading and Language Arts in Early Childhood Education

6 cr

ECE 406Mathematics for Early Childhood Education

3 cr

KIN 342School Health Education for the Elementary Grades

3 cr

EED 405Evaluation and Remediation of Reading Problems

3 cr

ECE 474Early Childhood Programs

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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No funding information available.

Scholarships

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