DEGREE PROGRAMS
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DEPARTMENT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Cynthia Johnson, Chairperson, 150 Rivers Building

BS IN BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN (BK) TEACHER EDUCATION

Freshmen may declare birth through kindergarten teacher education as a major. Prior to enrolling in selected courses, all students must be admitted to the upper division of teacher education. To be admitted to upper division, students must post satisfactory scores on PRAXIS I examinations, have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and meet technology competency requirements. Transfer students must have completed at least 12 s.h. at East Carolina University. In addition, BK majors must achieve a minimum grade of C in all CDFR and HESC courses required for the major.  Applications for admission to internship must be submitted to the internship coordinator one year prior to the semester in which the student will complete internship requirements. For admission to internship, BK majors must have a minimum grade of C in both the early experience (CDFR 2123) and methods courses (CDFR 4322, 4323), and a passing grade in EDUC 3200.  They must also be certified in Community First Aid and Safety and Community CPR by the American Red Cross.  A minimum grade of C in internship (CDFR 4324, 4325) is required for licensure.  Additional information about upper division, internship, and licensure can be found in School of Education and in the handbook, Welcome to Teacher Education. See School of Education, Licensure, for NC teacher licensure requirements. Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

1.
General education requirements (See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree Programs.), including those listed below.
MATH 1065. College Algebra (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:MA) (P: Appropriate score on mathematics placement test) or MATH 2127. Basic Concepts of Mathematics (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:MA) (P: Appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
MUSC 3018. Introduction to Basic Music Skills for Elementary School Teachers (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA)
PSYC 1000. Introductory Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)
Choose a history course (GE:SO)
Choose a literature course (except children’s literature) (GE:HU)
Choose a speech course (GE:FA)
42 s.h.
2.
Professional studies.
CDFR 2000. Child Development I: Prenatal Through Early Childhood (3) (F,S)(SS)
CDFR 2123. Early Experience in Preschool Education (1) (F,S)
CDFR 2124. Interaction Techniques for Working with Young Children (2) (F,S) (P: CDFR major; C: CDFR 2123)
CDFR 4321. Infant and Toddler Curriculum (3) (F) (P: CDFR 2000)
CDFR 4322. Preschool Methods and Materials (3) (S) (P: CDFR 2000)
CDFR 4323. Kindergarten Curriculum (3) (F,S) (P: CDFR 2000, 3150)
CDFR 4324. Internship in Birth Through Kindergarten Education (10) (F,S) (P: Admission to upper division; CDFR 3200, 4406; professional studies courses; (P:CDFR 2000, 3150; C:CDFR 4325)
CDFR 4325. Internship Seminar: Issues in Birth-Kindergarten Education (2) (F,S) (P: Admission to upper division; C:CDFR 4324)
EDUC 3200. Introduction to American Education (3) (WI*) (F,S,SS) (P: Early experience course or consent of instructor)
EDUC 4400. Foundations of School Learning, Motivation, and Assessment (3) (F,S) (P: Admission to Upper Division)
EDTC 4001. Technology in Education (2) (F,S) (P: Admission to upper division)
ELEM 3249. Literacy Development in Early Childhood (3) (P: Admission to upper division)
SPED 2000. Introduction to Exceptional Children (2) (F,S,SS)
40 s.h.
3.
Core.
CDFR 1103. Marriage and Family Relations (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 3150. Risk and Resiliency in Child Development (3) (F,S) (P: CDFR 2000 or 2001)
CDFR 3200. Developmental Assessment and Intervention with Young Children (3) (WI) (S) (P: CDFR 2000, 3150)
CDFR 4406. Parent-Professional Collaboration (3) (F,S) (WI) (P: CDFR 1103, 3200)
NUHM 1000. Contemporary Nutrition (3) (F,S,SS)
6 s.h. adviser-approved electives
21 s.h.
4.
Cognates.
ELEM 3275. Early Childhood and Elementary School Curriculum (3) (F,S,SS)
SPED 3000. Instructional Programming in Special Education (3) (F,SS)
SPED 3510. Methods in Early Childhood Special Education (3) (F,S) (P: Admission to upper division; SPED 3000; C: SPED 3511)
SPED 3511. Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education  (1) (F,S) (C; 3510)
10 s.h.
5.

Adviser approved electives to complete requirements for graduation.

 

BS IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Students must attain a minimum cumulative 2.25 GPA to be admitted to family and community services.  Retention as a major requires maintaining a minimum cumulative 2.25 GPA.  A family and community services major who has a cumulative GPA of less than 2.25 for two consecutive semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.  In addition, students must achieve a minimum grade of C in all CDFR and HESC courses required for the major.  (Note: Students who meet course requirements for the certification in family life education must make application to the National Council on Family Relations.  The Department of Child Development and Family Relations will verify completion of degree requirements, but meeting other requirements for certification is the responsibility of each student.)  Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

1.
General education requirements (See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree Programs.), including those listed below.
PSYC 1000. Introductory Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)
SPCH 2510. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA) or SPCH 2520. Business and Professional Communications (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA)
42 s.h.
2.
Core.
CDFR 1103 . Marriage and Family Relations (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 2000. Child Development I: Prenatal Through Early Childhood (3) (F,S,SS) or CDFR 2001. Child Development II: Middle Childhood Through Young Adulthood (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 2280. Introduction to Child, Family, and Community Services (3) (F) (P: CDFR 1103)
CDFR 2290. Theory and Practice in Family and Community Services (3) (S) (P: CDFR major; CDFR 2280)
CDFR 2400. Introduction to Gerontology (3) (F,S)
CDFR 3002. Child in the Family (3)(F,S,SS)
CDFR 4001. Community Service Internship (8) (WI) (F,S) (P: Senior standing; CDFR major; consent of instructor)
CDFR 4303.  Families and Cultural Diversity (3) (F,S) (P: CDFR 1103)
CDFR 4306. Directing Behavior and Development of Children (3) (F,S,SS) or CDFR 4406. Parent-Professional Collaboration (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: CDFR 1103, 3200)
CDFR 4313. Trends and Issues in Family Studies (3) (F,S,SS) (P: CDFR 1103)
CDFR 4366. Family Life Education (3) (S) (P: CDFR 1103)
CDFR 4410. Professional Seminar (1) (WI) (F,S) (P: Senior standing; CDFR major; consent of instructor) 
NUHM 1000. Contemporary Nutrition (3) (F,S,SS)
Choose 9 s.h. CDFR electives
51 s.h.
3.
Cognates.
ENGL 3880. Writing for Business and Industry (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) (P: ENGL 1200)
Choose a 3 s.h. adviser-approved computer course
6 s.h.
4.

Minor or approved concentration.

24 s.h.
5.

Electives to complete requirements for graduation.

 

BS IN CHILD LIFE

Child Life Admission and Progression Standards

Admission to the child life major requires a minimum 2.5 GPA. Admission is competitive and limited. Freshmen and other students may declare their intent to enroll in child life but are assigned to General College until they are officially admitted to the major.  Students may apply for admission when they have completed at least 45 s.h. (including transfer courses) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The application process includes an interview. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all CDFR, cognate, and restricted elective courses required for the major.  If a child life major’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, the student will be given one semester to correct the deficiency. A child life major who has a GPA of less than 2.5 for two consecutive semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to enroll in the child life internship and to graduate as a child life major. (Note: Completion of a BS degree with a major in child life does not include certification as a child life specialist. The Child Life Certifying Commission of the Child Development Council administers the certification examination. The Department of Child Development and Family Relations will verify completion of degree requirements, but meeting other requirements for certification is the responsibility of each candidate.)  Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows.

1.
General education requirements (See Section 6, Undergraduate Studies, Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree Programs.), including those listed below.
MUSC 3018. Introduction to Basic Music Skills for Elementary School Teachers (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA)
PSYC 1000. Introductory Psychology (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)
SOCI 2110. Introduction to Sociology (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)
SPCH 2510. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA) or SPCH 2520. Business and Professional Communication (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:FA)
42 s.h.
2.
Core.
CDFR 1103. Marriage and Family Relations (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 2000. Child Development I: Prenatal Through Early Childhood (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 2001. Child Development II: Middle Childhood Through Young Adulthood (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 3002. Child in the Family (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 3150. Risk and Resiliency in Child Development (3) (F,S) (P: CDFR 2000 or 2001)
CDFR 3200. Development Assessment and Intervention with Young Children (3) (WI) (S) (P: CDFR 2000, 3150)
CDFR 3413. The Hospitalized Child (3) (WI) (F) (P: CDFR 2000, 2001; or consent of instructor)
CDFR 4210. Child Life Practicum (3) (F,S,SS) (P: CDFR 3413)
CDFR 4303. Families and Cultural Diversity (3) (F,S) (P: CDFR 1103)
CDFR 4321. Infant and Toddler Curriculum (3) (F) (P: CDFR 2000) or CDFR 4322. Preschool Methods and Materials (3) (S) (P: CDFR 2000)
CDFR 4415. Child Life Internship (12) (F,S,SS) (P: CDFR 4412, 4996, 4997)
CDFR 4996, 4997. Child-Family Internship and Laboratory (3,0) (F,S,SS) (P: CDFR 1103, 2000, 3002; consent of instructor)
NUHM 1000. Contemporary Nutrition (3) (F,S,SS)
6 s.h. adviser-approved electives
54 s.h.
3.
Cognates.
BIOL 2130. Survey of Human Physiology and Anatomy (4) (F,S,SS) (P: BIOL 1050, 1051; or 1100, 1101)
HIMA 3000. Introduction to Medical Terminology (2) (F,S,SS)
PSYC 2201. Psychology of Childhood (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO) (P: PSYC 1000 or 1060 or equivalent) or PSYC 3240. Psychology of Adolescence (3) (F,S,SS) (GE:SO)
Choose a 3 s.h. adviser-approved computer course
12 s.h.
4.
Restricted electives (Choose from the following.).
ANTH 3252. Medical Anthropology (3) (OY) (GE:SO) (P: ANTH 1000 or 2010 or 2200 or consent of instructor) or SOCI 3327. Introductory Medical Sociology (3) (GE:SO) (P: SOCI 2110 or consent of instructor)
ART 3850. Art in the Elementary School (3) (F,S,SS) (P: Junior standing)
ASLS 2020. Sign Language Studies I (3) (F,S,SS)
CSDI 2100. Introduction to Communication Disorders (3) (F,S,SS)
CSDI 3020. Language Development (3) (F)
ENGL 4950. Literature for Children (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) (GE:HU) (P: ENGL 1200)
HLTH 2125, 2126. Safety Education and First Aid (3,0) (F,S,SS)
LIBS 3200. The Art of Storytelling (3) (S)
MUSC 3028. Music Education in Elementary Grades (2) (F,S,SS) (P: MUSC 3018)
MUSC 3048. Music for Exceptional Children (2) (F,S,SS)
MUSC 3058. Music for the Preschool Child (2) (SS) (P: MUSC 3018 or consent of instructor)
MUSC 4277. Music for Group Activities (2) (F) (C: MUSC 4287)
MUSC 4287. Music for Group Activities Practicum (1) (F) (C: MUSC 4277)
PSYC 5380. Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3) (F,S) (P: PSYC 1000 or 1060)
RCLS 2000. Introduction to Leisure Services (3) (F,S)
RCLS 3230. Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation (3) (F,S) (P: Declared RCLS therapeutic recreation major or minor; BIOL 2130, 2131; RCLS 2000; C: RCLS 3232)
RCLS 3232. Disability Survey for Therapeutic Recreation Services (3) (F,S) (P: Declared RCLS therapeutic recreation major or minor; BIOL 2130, 2131; RCLS 2000; C: RCLS 3230)
SOCI 5318. Social Aspects of Death and Dying (3) (P: SOCI 2110 or graduate standing or consent of instructor)
SPED 2000. Introduction to Exceptional Children (2) (F,S,SS)
SPED 2102. Introduction to Mental Retardation (3) (F,S,SS)
9 s.h.
5.

Electives to complete requirements for graduation.

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY RELATIONS MINOR

The minor in child development and family relations requires 24 s.h. of credit as follows:

1.
Core.
CDFR 1103. Marriage and Family Relations (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 2000. Child Development I – Prenatal Through Early Childhood (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 2001. Child Development II: Middle Childhood through Adolescence (3) (F,S,SS)
CDFR 3002. Child in the Family (3) (F,S,SS)
12 s.h.
2.

Electives from child development and family relations courses.

12 s.h.

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