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Mar 28, 2024
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2020-2021 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 licensure to teach children in grades Pre-K through 3. They also complete a disciplinary concentration. For information on competencies and licensure requirements please see the introduction to the Division of Education and Counseling section.
Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible for certification in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories, the Department of Defense Education Activity, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario per the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement.
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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
or
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.
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Or
- Credits 3
- Credits 3
- POL - One Political Science Elective Credits 3
- History, Geography, or Political Science Elective Credits 3
Courses Needed for Certification (6-7 credits)
General Education Requirements (42-45 credits)
Associated with General Core
Who is My Neighbor? Students explore this question in their second and third years.(6 credits)
- HUM200 Literature, Art, and the Human Credits: 3
Students take one -200 level interdisciplinary course that addresses a basic human question from the perspectives of the literary, visual, and musical arts.
- 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? Students 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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