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Early Learning Minor
This minor provides a focus for students wishing to work with children aged three through eight. Students who receive credit for this minor cannot also receive credit for the early learning specialization with the bachelor of general studies program.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete
Considers the psychological and physical aspects of human development from conception through middle childhood. Topics include social, emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual and physical development. Prerequisite: PSYC 102 (or 101). Students with credit for PSYC 350 or 351 may not take this course for further credit.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete both of
Current trends, issues and research relating to the education of young children. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or PSYC 250 or corequisite EDUC 403.
Designed to expand on the theoretical foundations provided in EDUC 464 engaging students in the critical analysis of programming for early learners by surveying a variety of program types and providing both an overview of content areas for further discussion and inquiry specific to curriculum and instruction. Prerequisite: EDUC 464.
and seven units chosen from the following
An overview of theory, research and practice concerning social emotional development and social interactions and relationships in the school context. Emphasis on the role of peer relationships in development and the role of the school in supporting positive interactions. Prerequisite: EDUC 220 or PSYC 250.
Investigates the use of naturalistic observation and photo documentation techniques that can be used as a method of formative assessment leading to responsive ECE curriculum planning. Prerequisite: PSYC 250 and 45 units.
A study of conceptual and historic foundations of learning disabilities and an introduction to the methodologies of diagnosis and of learning disabilities. Prerequisite: PSYC 250 or corequisite of EDUC 315 or 473. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
Historical, sociological and literary perspectives on literature for children. Prerequisite: 60 units.
Focuses on developing knowledge, skills and strategies to create a rich and stimulating language arts program in the elementary classroom. Issues in reading, writing, speaking and listening will be examined through current theory and teaching practice. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students with credit for EDUC 472 prior to 2001-2 term cannot take this course for further credit.
Offers theoretical and practical information about teaching reading in K-12 general education settings. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students with credit for EDUC 473 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Focuses on teaching elementary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking, and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students with credit for EDUC 475 prior to 2001-2 term cannot take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Students will not receive credit for both the early learning minor and the early learning specialization.
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