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Prepares students for teaching and administrative positions in early childhood development and care.

Program Information

The Professional Child Development concentration is offered by online delivery only. Students must complete three courses (listed below) prior to entry.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q- - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN- - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN- - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H- - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H- - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V- - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective- - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Required Courses Before Entry

EDEC1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
PSYC1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3

Professional Child Development Required Courses After Entry

Grade of C or above required.

FCSC2050 - Safety, Nutrition & Health in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 2
FCSC2121 - Child Development Credits: 4
FCSC2131 - Family Relations Credits: 3
FCSC2133 - Intimate Relationships Credits: 3
FCSC2200 - Professionalism and Communication in FCSC Credits: 3
FCSC3110 - Personal Finance Credits: 3

OR

FCSC4112 - Family Decision-Making and Resource Management Credits: 3
FCSC3119 - Parent-Child Relationships Credits: 3
FCSC3122 - Adolescence Credits: 3
FCSC3220 - Multicultural Influences on Children and Families Credits: 3
FCSC4124 - Families of Young Children With Special Needs Credits: 3
FCSC4127 - Directing Preschool and Daycare Programs Credits: 3
FCSC4130 - Internship in Child Development Credits: 6-8

OR

FCSC4131 - Administration Internship in Child Development Credits: 6-8
FCSC4138 - Family Stress and Coping Credits: 3

FCSC Core Elective in Design, Merchandising and Textiles

Grade of C or above required.

Complete one of the following

FCSC2165 - Introduction to Fashion and Dress Credits: 3
FCSC3171 - Introduction to Textile Science Credits: 3

FCSC Core Elective in Human Nutrition and Food

Grade of C or above required.

FCSC1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3

Additional Required Courses

EDEC3000 - Observing Young Children Credits: 3
EDEC3220 - Curriculum and Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
EDEC4320 - Oral and Written Language Acquisition Credits: 3
ENGL4010 - Technical Writing in the Professions Credits: 3

OR

ENGL4075 - Writing for Non-Profits Credits: 3
PSYC4310 - Developmental Psychopathology Credits: 3