Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway
The Early Childhood Education program prepares you with hands-on experiences in area classrooms to teach in programs serving children from infancy to years old, including childcare, Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education. And with 100 percent of MSUM graduates finding related career placement, you can be assured your education at MSUM helps you stand out from the rest.
Third Year - Fall Semester
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STL 365 (BLOCK A) | Responsive Teaching I: Learning Environments & Differentiation | 3 |
| STL 380 (BLOCK A) | Models of Teaching & Assessment | 3 |
| STL 395 (BLOCK A) | Literacy Methods I | 3 |
| ED 310 | Social Foundation of Education | 3 |
| LASC Goal* | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
| Semester Credits Total | 15 | |
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Third Year - Spring Semester
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EECE 426 (Spring only) | Primary Methods: Math, Science, Social Studies | 3 |
| EECE 430 (Spring only) | Infant/Toddler Programs & Practices | 3 |
| EECE 420 (Spring only) | Kindergarten Methods | 3 |
| STL 441 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| BIOL 370 | Exploring Biology (MnTC Goal 10) | 3 |
| Semester Credits Total | 15 | |
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Fourth Year - Fall Semester
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EECE 433 | Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum (Fall only) | 3 |
| EECE 437 | Leadership and Administration in EC Programs (Fall only-Senior Block) | 3 |
| STL 482 | Behavior, Trauma & Mental Health in the Classroom (WI) | 3 |
| EECE 481C | Preschool Student Teaching | 2 |
| LASC Goal* | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
| LASC Goal* | Consult MSUM Advisor | 3 |
| Semester Credits Total | 17 | |
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Fourth Year -Spring Semester
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EECE 481E | Student Teaching: Kindergarten/Elementary (variable credits) | 12-13 |
| Semester Credits Total | 12-13 | |
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Award: BS |
Degree: Early Childhood Education |
Total Credits: 60 |
Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.
MSUM may change the requirements and timing of semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.