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Birth-Kindergarten, B.S.

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Major Requirements

The major requires 51 hours as follows:

BK 250 - Introduction to Birth-Kindergarten Credits: (3)
BK 260 - Foundations of Child Study Credits: (3)
BK 312 - Kindergarten Curriculum Credits: (3)
BK 313 - Literacy and Numeracy Credits: (3)
BK 361 - Environments for Young Children Credits: (3)
BK 363 - Child Development Credits: (3)
BK 366 - Infant Development and Curriculum Credits: (3)
BK 462 - Adult-Child Interaction Credits: (3)
BK 463 - Computer Applications for Early Childhood Professionals Credits: (3)
BK 470 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: (3)
COUN 310 - Family Systems Credits: (3)
COUN 440 - Leadership and Facilitation Credits: (3)
SPED 240 - The Exceptional Child Credits: (3)
SPED 313 - Assessment of the Young Child Credits: (3)
SPED 345 - Adaptations and Modifications for Young Children with Disabilities Credits: (3)
SPED 411 - Collaborative Planning Credits: (3)
SPED 412 - Interagency Practicum Credits: (3)

Concentration

20-21 hours selected from the following:

Professional education (20 hours)

(16 hours)

BK 483 - Internship Credits: (5, R20)
EDEL 483 - Internship Credits: (5, R20)
SPED 483 - Internship Credits: (5, R20)

(4 hours)

BK 496 - Internship Seminar Credits: (1, R4)
EDEL 496 - Internship Seminar Credits: (1, R4)
SPED 496 - Internship Seminar Credits: (1, R4)

Internships

Home-based internships are completed in the fall semester; center-based internships are completed in the fall, spring, or summer semesters; and public school internships are completed in the spring semester.

Non-licensure (21 hours):

(9 hours)

SPED 488
or

BK 488 - Internship II Credits: (9)

(12 hours)

Selected from the following or courses approved by the BK program.

COUN 430 - Individual and Group Counseling Credits: (3)
HIST 451 - American Women’s History Credits: (3)
SOC 326 - Gender Roles and Society Credits: (3)
SPED 401 - Exceptional Learners in the General Curriculum I Credits: (3)
SPED 405 - Exceptional Learners in the General Curriculum II Credits: (3)

Electives

General electives, 14-15 hours.

Curriculum Guide for B.S. in Birth - Kindergarten (Licensure)

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Science Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

P1 Social Science Credits: (3)
P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)

ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)

Make sure one of the Liberal Studies Perspectives is 300-400 level.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 18)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)

BK 250 - Introduction to Birth-Kindergarten Credits: (3)
Professional Sequence Courses
BK 363 - Child Development Credits: (3)
CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
SPED 240 - The Exceptional Child Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

General Elective Credits: (6)

BK 260 - Foundations of Child Study Credits: (3)
BK 366 - Infant Development and Curriculum Credits: (3)
BK 470 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: (3)
SPED 345 - Adaptations and Modifications for Young Children with Disabilities Credits: (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

General Elective Credits: (2)

BK 312 - Kindergarten Curriculum Credits: (3)
BK 361 - Environments for Young Children Credits: (3)
COUN 310 - Family Systems Credits: (3)
Professional Sequence Courses
SPED 313 - Assessment of the Young Child Credits: (3)
Professional Sequence Courses
SPED 411 - Collaborative Planning Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

General Elective Credits: 3

BK 313 - Literacy and Numeracy Credits: (3)
Professional Sequence Courses
BK 462 - Adult-Child Interaction Credits: (3)
BK 463 - Computer Applications for Early Childhood Professionals Credits: (3)
COUN 440 - Leadership and Facilitation Credits: (3)
SPED 412 - Interagency Practicum Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 12)

Professional Sequence Courses

BK 483 - Internship Credits: (5, R20)
Professional Sequence Courses
BK 496 - Internship Seminar Credits: (1, R4)
Professional Sequence Courses
SPED 483 - Internship Credits: (5, R20)
Professional Sequence Courses
SPED 496 - Internship Seminar Credits: (1, R4)
Professional Sequence Courses

Spring Semester (Hours 12)

Professional Sequence Courses

BK 483 - Internship Credits: (5, R20)
Professional Sequence Courses
BK 496 - Internship Seminar Credits: (1, R4)
Professional Sequence Courses
SPED 483 - Internship Credits: (5, R20)
Professional Sequence Courses
SPED 496 - Internship Seminar Credits: (1, R4)
Professional Sequence Courses

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Additional Information

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

Curriculum Guide for B.S. in Birth - Kindergarten (Non-Licensure)

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Science Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)

ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)

Make sure one of the Liberal Studies Perspectives is 300-400 level.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 18)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
C2 Mathematics Credits: (3)
Apply for admission to the Professional Sequence during this semester (Praxis I, interview, technology diagnostic, GPA of 2.75 or greater)