Faculty: Educational Programs This major focuses on educating and developing young children from birth to age eight. Students gain skills in child development, curriculum planning, teaching methods, family engagement, and educational assessment for careers in early childhood settings. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand child development principles. - Develop curriculum planning and implementation skills. - Learn effective teaching methods and instructional strategies. - Explore family engagement and community partnerships. - Analyze educational assessment and evaluation techniques. - Develop critical thinking and reflective teaching practices. - Understand ethical and professional standards. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Early Childhood Education** 2. **Child Development** 3. **Curriculum Planning and Implementation** 4. **Teaching Methods and Instructional Strategies** 5. **Family Engagement and Community Partnerships** 6. **Educational Assessment and Evaluation** 7. **Language and Literacy Development** 8. **Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood** 9. **Art, Music, and Physical Education** 10. **Special Education and Inclusion** 11. **Field Experience/Practicum** 12. **Capstone Project** **Assessment Methods:** - Child development reports - Curriculum planning projects - Teaching methods demonstrations - Family engagement plans - Educational assessment reports - Language and literacy projects - Lesson plans for mathematics and science - Integration projects for art, music, and physical education - Special education strategies - Field experience reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Early Childhood Education" - "Child Development" - "Curriculum Planning and Implementation" - "Teaching Methods and Instructional Strategies" - "Family Engagement and Community Partnerships" - "Educational Assessment and Evaluation" - "Language and Literacy Development" - "Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood" - "Art, Music, and Physical Education" - "Special Education and Inclusion" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of education and child development. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. **Certification:** - Child Development Associate (CDA) credential - State-specific teaching licenses for early childhood education **Target Audience:** Aspiring early childhood educators, preschool teachers, kindergarten teachers, and professionals seeking careers in early childhood settings. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in early childhood education, supporting careers in teaching, curriculum development, and family engagement.