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B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences Major in Early Childhood Education Program Description Designed for professionals who are working in early child development programs, this degree-completion program concentrates on the growth and development of young children (0-5 year olds). Students learn to apply developmental principles in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs for young children. Curriculum The ECD requirements include 120 hours with a minimum of 30 hours from The University of Alabama. No more than 60 hours can be transferred from a two-year institution. Through an articulation agreement, students who hold an associate’s degree in Child Development from a community college in Alabama will be allowed to transfer 24 hours of their CHD work toward this degree. Eighteen hours will be accepted from the community college as a minor in Family and Consumer Sciences in CHES as follows:
CHD 203 Children’s Literature and Language Development CHD 204 Methods and Materials CHD 206 Children’s Health and Safety CHD 210 Exceptional Learners CHD 214 Families and Communities
HD 205 Preschool Development
HD 382 Parent and Family Development HD 422 Child Centers and Programs HD 472 Program Evaluation HD 321, 322 Conceptual Creative Experiences HD 495 Human Development and Family Studies Internship (6 hours) |
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