Early Childhood Education Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Heidi Sackreiter, Lecturer/ECE Coordinator
School of Education
Pugsley Hall 141
605-688-5039

Program Information

The Early Childhood Education Minor prepares students to promote development of young children in the areas of cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development. Students who complete this academic experience may work with children in various settings including preschool, childcare, before and after school programs, etc.

Requirements for Early Childhood Education Minor: 18 Credits

ECE 196 - Field Experience (COM) Credits: 1-3 (1 credit required)
ECE 240 - Child Development I: Prenatal to 2 Credits: 3
ECE 241 - Child Development II: 3 to 8 Years Credits: 3
ECE 296 - Field Experience (COM) Credits: 1-3 (1 credit required)
ECE 321 - Learner Centered Assessment Credits: 3
ECE 360 - Play and Inquiry Credits: 3
ECE 360L - Play and Inquiry Lab Credits: 1
HDFS 241 - Family Relations Credits: 3

Early Childhood Education Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

Program Coordinator/Contact

Program Information

Requirements for Early Childhood Education Minor: 18 Credits

Total Required Credits: 18