DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
FOR EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
LEADING TO BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN LICENSURE
Basic Studies
Students should follow basic studies requirements of the University of North at Wilmington as outlined in the Academic Programs section of the catalogue.
The major in education of young children requires 80 hours of interdisciplinary and education courses as follows:
Interdisciplinary Core
BIO 160 Genetics in Human Affairs
EDN 200 Teacher, School and Society
EDNL 200 Field Studies
EDN 204 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
EDN 303 Instructional Technology
PSY 220 Child Psychology
SOC 345 Sociology of the Family or
SOC 349 Sociology of Children and Childhood
Interdisciplinary Specialty
EDN 302 Child Observation and Assessment
EDNL 302 Field Experience in Early Childhood Education
EDN 380 Play and Creative Arts
EDN 382 Literacy Development in the Early Years
EDN 383 Mathematics and Science for the Early Years
EDNL 388 Field Experience in Kindergarten
EDN 424 Child Guidance
EDN 430 Preschool Curriculum
EDN 450 Infant and Toddler Program Models
EDNL 450 Field Experience in Infant/Toddler Education
EDN 451 Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood
EDNL 451 Field Experience Working With Children With Special Needs
EDN 452 Early Intervention
EDN 460 Administration of Preschool Education
NSG 345 Health Maintenance Needs for Young Children
SED 250 Introduction to Special Education or
PSY 322 Psychology of Exceptional Children
PSY 320 Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood
SWK 311 Child Abuse and Neglect
Professional Semester
EDN 463 Child, Family and Teacher Relations
EDN 465 Practicum in Education of Young Children (B-K)
Note: Admission to the Watson School of Education is required for enrollment in EDN/SED 300- and 400-level courses numbered higher than EDN 303. A grade of "C" or better is required in education courses, as well as all courses in the Interdisciplinary Specialty and the Professional Semester. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than a "C" only with the permission of the dean of the Watson School of Education. A cumulative grade point average of 2.70 is required for the practicum semester.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
FOR EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
NON-LICENSURE OPTION
Basic Studies
Students should follow basic studies requirements of the University of North at Wilmington as outlined in the Academic Programs section of the catalogue.
The major in Education of Young Children requires 80 hours of interdisciplinary and education courses as follows:
Interdisciplinary Core
BIO 160 Genetics in Human Affairs
EDN 200 Teacher, School and Society
EDNL 200 Field Studies
EDN 204 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
EDN 303 Instructional Technology
PSY 220 Child Psychology
SOC 345 Sociology of the Family or
SOC 349 Sociology of Children and Childhood
Interdisciplinary Specialty
EDN 302 Child Observation and Assessment
EDNL 302 Field Experience in Early Childhood Education
EDN 380 Play and Creative Arts
EDN 382 Literacy Development in the Early Years
EDN 383 Mathematics and Science for the Early Years
EDNL 388 Field Experience in Kindergarten
EDN 424 Child Guidance
EDN 430 Preschool Curriculum
EDN 450 Infant and Toddler Program Models
EDNL 450 Field Experience in Infant/Toddler Education
EDN 451 Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood
EDNL 451 Field Experience Working With Children With Special Needs
EDN 452 Early Intervention
EDN 460 Administration of Preschool Education
NSG 345 Health Maintenance Needs for Young Children
SED 250 Introduction to Special Education or
PSY 322 Psychology of Exceptional Children
PSY 320 Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood
SWK 311 Child Abuse and Neglect
Electives (6 hours)
Professional Semester
EDN 463 Child, Family and Teacher Relations
EDN 467 Non-Licensure Practicum in Early Childhood Settings
Note: Admission to the Watson School of Education is required for enrollment in EDN/SED 300- and 400-level courses numbered higher than EDN 303. A grade of "C" or better is required in education courses, as well as all courses in the Interdisciplinary Specialty and the Professional Semester. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than a "C" only with the permission of the dean of the Watson School of Education. A cumulative grade point average of 2.70 is required for the practicum semester.