Grand Canyon University The College of Education 22 courses 120 total credits
(Initial Program–Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure) Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program is designed for students seeking initial licensure in the field of early childhood education. The format and courses of this regionally accredited program include instructional strategies, Montessori and other teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, and the effect of family and cultural diversity on early childhood. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of early childhood education and educational psychology. All courses are directly aligned with standards from the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program, but particularly in early childhood field experiences that guide students through 130 hours of observational and practice-based experiences. Teacher candidates also complete a 16-week student teaching experience that includes eight weeks in a Birth – Pre-K classroom and eight weeks in a K-3 classroom. Graduates of this program are eligible for an early childhood teaching credential in the state of Arizona.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Early Childhood Education Major | 80 credits |
| Total Electives | 0-6 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education | 120 credits |
Required General Education (Included in General Education total credits, applied to the Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS-144 | U.S. History Themes | 4 |
| EDU-354 | Child Development: Prenatal to Adolescence | 4 |
Early Childhood Education Major
Student teaching must be taken as the last course in the program.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE-490 | Student Teaching – Pre-K to Age 8/Grade 3 | 8 |
| Total | 80 credits | |
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