Early Childhood Studies

Student Learning Outcomes

SLO 1: Apply the Christian worldview and ethical standards to decision-making in early childhood settings.
SLO 2: Promote effective learning environments for children with diverse backgrounds and educational needs, as well as promote social justice for diverse populations, including those with disabilities.
SLO 3: Use theories of children’s development to design a theoretically-based learning environment that supports learning across all domains for young children.
SLO 4: Apply abilities, dispositions and knowledge to collaborate effectively with families and other professionals, and to plan for ongoing learning and improvement as a practitioner.

FAQs

1. What is the difference between the liberal arts major, the elementary education major and the early childhood studies major?
   The liberal arts major covers general knowledge and is designed to offer both depth and breadth of content. The elementary education major's specific purpose is to provide courses aligned with state standards and prepare students for the demands of the classroom. The early childhood studies major focuses on coursework in both early childhood studies and early childhood intervention. This is a very specific major that prepares students to not only teach young children but also grooms them for other fields outside of education.
2. Are there any prerequisites?
   Yes, students must take English 113 and English 123.
3. Do students in the ECS major have to take the CBEST?
   Only if they want to go into public K-12 teaching.
4. What about the CSET? I heard the elementary education major prepares students for the CSET. Will the ECS major prepare them as well?
   Elementary education majors may be better prepared to take the CSET, but remember, not all ECS students will be interested in public school teaching.