Early Care and Early Childhood, Bachelor of Science
To prepare highly skilled professionals to assume roles and positions in teaching, research, educational leadership, and human development to contribute to the educational achievement of all young children ages birth - 8 years in early childhood settings.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours
Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.
Mathematics – 3 hours
Creative Arts – 3 hours
Major Requirements – 57 Hours (57 advanced)
Early Care and Early Childhood Studies Core – 30 hours (30 advanced)
| READ 3320 | Early Literacy Development | 3 |
| SPED 3390 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDSL 3310 | Emergent Bilingual Students in Schools | 3 |
| ECED 3307 | Knowledge & Skills of Preschool Teachers: Profession, Standard, & Ethics | 3 |
| SOCW 3361 | Child Maltreatment | 3 |
| REHS 3320 | Family and Disability | 3 |
| EDCI 3332 | Designing and Implementing Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| MASC 3332/HIST 3332 | Mexican American History | 3 |
| ECED 3310 | Quality Programs for Infants & Toddlers | 3 |
| SPED 4395 | Special Education Practicum in Behavior Techniques | 3 |
Advanced Early Care and Early Childhood Studies – 27 hours (27 advanced)
| ECED 4315 | Linguistically-Diverse Early Childhood Students | 3 |
| ECED 4314 | Dynamics of Play and Play Environments in Childhood | 3 |
| ECED 4391 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECED 4392 | Guidance of Young Children | 3 |
| ECED 4394 | Principles of Curriculum Design in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECED 4395 | Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math for Young Children | 3 |
| ECED 4312 | Administration of Child Development Centers | 3 |
| SPED 4310 | Inclusion and Differentiated Instruction in Special Education | 3 |
| ECED 4380 | Field Experience Childhood Settings | |
Free Electives – 21 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 57
Total Credit Hours: 120
Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements, if applicable:
Admission requirements
Students must complete an application with the Department of Human Development and School Services and a criminal background check.
Progression requirements
A GPA of 2.5 for progression is required.