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Apr 23, 2024
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2019-2020 Rivier Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (Day)
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Students who earn this degree are eligible for certification to teach children in grades Pre-K through 3. They also complete a disciplinary concentration. For information on competencies and certification requirements please see the introduction to the Division of Education section.
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Education Major Requirements (69-70 credits)
Education Core Courses (36 credits)
Early Childhood Education Courses (12 credits)
Disciplinary Concentration Courses (15-20 credits)
Students in elementary education, early childhood education, or special education must complete their major by selecting one of the following disciplinary content areas.
ENGLISH (Day) (15 credits)
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
MATHEMATICS (16-17 credits)
- Credits 3
or
Credits 3
- Credits 3
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Credits 3
Choose two courses:
- Credits 3
- Credits 4
- Credits 4
Choose one course:
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
Sciences (19-20 credits)
- Credits 4
- Credits 4
- Credits 4
- Credits 4
- BIO - 200 level elective Credits 3-4
SOCIAL STUDIES (15 credits)
Note: Either HIS 203 or HIS 204 will be taken to fulfill the Core Requirement.
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- POL - One Political Science elective Credits 3
Courses Needed for Certification (6-7 credits)
General Education Requirements (42-45 credits)
- ENG 115 - Expositions and Arguments Credits: 3
- REL 115 - The Dignity of Creaton: God and the Created Order Credits: 3
- LNS 108 - Student Success: Campus to Community I Credits: 1
- LNS 109 - Student Success: Campus to Community II Credits: 1
- BIO 112 - Stewards of the Living World Credits: 3
- SL 100 - Serving the World Credits: 1
- MA 112 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Who is My Neighbor? tudents explore this question in their second and third years.(6 credits)
- HUM200+ Humanities: Literature, Art, and the Human
Students take one -200 level interdisciplinary course that addresses a basic human question from the perspectives of the literary, visual, and musical arts. Credits: 3
- HIS203 Interactions: The West in the World I Credits: 3 or
- HIS204 Interactions: The West in the World II Credits: 3
How Shall We Live? Students explore this question in their junior and senior years. (6 credits)
- Religion: Faith, Religion, and Social Justice Credits: 3
Students take one Religion course developed with this theme at its center.
- Philosophy: Ethics, Values, and Moral Choices Credits: 3
Students take one Philosophy course developed with this theme at its center.
What, then, Shall We Do? tudents explore this question in their junior or senior year. (3 credits)
- Capstone: Justice and Global Responsibility Credits: 3
Students take one of a number of offerings under Justice and Global Responsibility. This seminar serves as the culmination of the Common Core. Informed by problem-solving pedagogy, this seminar enhances the student’s connection with the Catholic vision of the University by focusing on justice and global responsibility.
Area Distribution Courses: The Core Complement
Humanities and Social Sciences (6 credits)
- One course from: English, History, Modern Language, Philosophy, Religious Studies Credits: 3
- One course from: Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology Credits: 3
Mathematics and Natural Sciences (6 credits)
- One course in Mathematics: MA112 College Algebra or above Credits: 3
- One course from: Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, or Physical Science Credits: 3-4
Culture through Language (6 credits)
Students must demonstrate university-level introductory competency in a language other than English.
General Electives (9 credits)
Degree Requirements (minimum 120 credits)
SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN
Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts
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Year 1 - Fall
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Year 1 - Spring
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ENG115
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FYS: Expositions & Arguments
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3 cr
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REL115
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FYS: God & Created Order
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3 cr
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ED108
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Human Development/Learning
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3 cr
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ED102
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Issues/Influences in Ed*
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3 cr
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Gen Ed/Cert course (MA or HIS)
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3 cr
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Gen Ed/Cert course (MA or HIS)
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3 cr
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BIO112 or CHE or PHY
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3 cr
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BIO112 or CHE or PHY
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3 cr
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Modern Language
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3 cr
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Modern Language
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3 cr
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LNS108
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WC: Student Success I
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1 cr
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LNS109
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WC: Student Success II
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1 cr
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16
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16
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Year 2 - Fall
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Year 2 - Spring
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ECE201
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Curr. Dev. I: Infant/Toddler*
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3 cr
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ECE203
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Curr. Dev. II: Early Child*
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3 cr
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ED110
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Teaching, Technology Learning Env.*
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3 cr
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ED285
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Fundamentals of Math I*
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3 cr
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Disciplinary/Concentration Course
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3 cr
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Disciplinary/Concentration Course
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3 cr
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MA ___
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Math 130, 165, or 166
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3/4 cr
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HIS101/102
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US History I or II
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3 cr
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HUM 200
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Literature, Art & Human
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3 cr
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PHI ___
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Philosophy Elective
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3 cr
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SL100
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SL: Serving the World
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1 cr
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16/17
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15
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Year 3 - Fall
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Year 3 - Spring
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ED360
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Integrated Methods I
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3 cr
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ED290
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Fostering Literacy I*
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3 cr
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ED370
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Instruction & Accountability I*
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3 cr
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ED325
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Assessment Informed Instr.*
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3 cr
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Disciplinary/Concentration Course
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3 cr
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Disciplinary/Concentration Course
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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JYS ___
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Junior Year Seminar
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3 cr
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REL ___
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Religion Elective
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3 cr
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Social Science Elective
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3 cr
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15
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15
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Year 4 - Fall
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Year 4 - Spring
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ED405
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Organizational Leadership
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3 cr
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ED420
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Student Teaching/Seminar
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12 cr
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Disciplinary/Concentration Course
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3 cr
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ED406
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Family/Community Rel’s
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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Humanities Elective
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3 cr
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Natural Science Elective
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3 cr
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15
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15
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* Early Field Experience (EFE) courses are 25 hours for a total of 200 hours
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