Early Childhood Development and Education Minor

The Early Childhood Development and Education minor is intended to provide a limited, but substantive experience in the fields of development and early childhood education. The minor is intended for University students enrolled outside the Early Childhood Development and Education major and does not lead to teacher certification or admission to the College of Community Innovation and Education. The minor is appropriate for students who are seeking an enhanced understanding of education and development or are considering a career working with young children in the fields of early childhood education, social work, psychology or health services. This minor will strengthen the marketability of the student's major program. This minor is available for students in the 2003 catalog year and beyond.

Minor Admission Requirements

• Complete the University General Education Program requirements or its equivalent, i.e. an A.A. degree from an approved Florida College System or State University System institution.
• A minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
• No credit by exam (CLEP, Military credit) may be used. Transfer credits from other universities will be considered.

Minor Requirements

• Must maintain a minimum overall MINOR GPA of 2.75.
• At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF.
• Once the Early Childhood Development and Education Minor has been declared and approved, Early Childhood Development and Education Minor students must schedule an appointment with their program advisor listed on their ECDE Minor degree audit.
• NOTE: Completion of the Early Childhood Development and Education Minor does not complete the requirements for certification in Early Childhood Development.

Prerequisite Courses

• None

Degree Requirements

21 Total Credits

• Complete all of the following
  • Required Courses
  • Complete the following:
    • EEC4661 - Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice: (3)
    • EEC4604 - Classroom Management and Guidance of Young Children (3)
    • EEC3700 - Social and Emotional Development of Young Children (3)
    • EEX3450 - Young Children With Special Needs (3)
    • EEC4268 - Curriculum Activities in Early Childhood (3)
  • Restricted Electives
  • Complete at least 2 of the following:
    • EEC4303 - Planning Creative Activities in Early Childhood Education (3)
    • EEC4207 - Assessment and Evaluation of Young Children (3)
    • EEC4402 - Cultural and Family Systems (3)
    • EEC4414 - Parent-Child Relations (3)
    • EEC4744 - Child Life: Psychosocial Care of Children in Health Settings (3)

Grand Total Credits: 21

Required Courses (15 Credit Hours)

• EEC 4661 - Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice: Credit Hours: 3
• EEC 4604 - Classroom Management and Guidance of Young Children Credit Hours: 3
• EEC 3700 - Social and Emotional Development of Young Children Credit Hours: 3
• EEX 3450 - Young Children With Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
• EEC 4268 - Curriculum Activities in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3

Restricted Electives (6 Credit Hours)Choose Two: (6 Credit Hours)

• EEC 4303 - Planning Creative Activities in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
• EEC 4207 - Assessment and Evaluation of Young Children Credit Hours: 3
• EEC 4402 - Cultural and Family Systems Credit Hours: 3
• EEC 4414 - Parent-Child Relations Credit Hours: 3
• EEC 4744 - Child Life: Psychosocial Care of Children in Health Settings Credit Hours: 3

Foreign Language Requirements

• None

Other Requirements

• None