Offered as an academic minor
This degree program offers a 100% online option.
Early Childhood Development courses counting toward the minor are aligned with NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Personal Preparation Standards listed below. In completing 24 credits for this minor, at least one course must be taken for each standard. Students must meet all applicable requirements listed in the Minors section of this catalog, including the Minor residence requirement.
Students must take one course for each of the preparation standards, which are Promoting Child Development and Learning; Building Family and Community Relationships/Diversity; Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children/Families; Using Developmentally Effective Approaches; Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum; and Becoming Professional. In addition, students complete 3 practicum credits and 3 elective credits.
The Minor in Early Childhood Development is for students who are interested in careers working with young children. The courses are aligned with NAEYC Personal Preparation Standards.
The 24 credit program consists of selecting a course that fulfills each of the six NAEYC Personal Preparation Standards (Promoting Child Development and Learning; Building Family and Community Relationships/Diversity; Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children/Families; Using Developmentally Effective Approaches; Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum; and Becoming Professional) as well as 3 credits of practicum and 3 elective credits.
Students who complete the ECD Minor show they have knowledge of the NAEYC Standards and are prepared to work in early childhood educational settings.
SOU Education Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6936
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