Early Childhood Education Major
Important Notes
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
- 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
- No grade lower than C- in any education or major coursework is allowed. A minimum Major GPA (including transfer work) of 2.75 is required.
- Students must formally apply and be accepted into the program prior to the Junior year; this process is in addition to University admission.
- All students must pass the applicable ISBE Content Area Exam(s) for licensure. This must be done prior to taking EDU411 Student Teaching (6-12 c.h.).
- All students must receive a passing score on the edTPA - ISBE for licensure.
Additional Notes
- Either a Bilingual or an ESL endorsement is required with this major. Middle Grades, Physical Education, LBS1, and SPED endorsements are also available. Endorsements will make the candidates more marketable for employment by learning more about specific high-needs areas.
Gen Eds Required by Major
- PSY111 Introduction to Psychology (3 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed Social Science Requirement)
- ENG261 Children's Literature (3 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed Upper Division English Requirement)
- SCM181C Concepts in Chemistry (2 c.h.) and SCM181P Concepts in Physics (2 c.h.) recommended (fulfill Gen Ed Science Requirement)
- EDU301 Reflecting on the Conversation (1 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement)
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major/Professional | ||
| EDU101 | Explorations in Education | 3 |
| EDU102 | Day of Assessments | 0 |
| EDU131 | Practicum I, Diversity 1 | 0 |
| EDU201 | Strategic Education | 2 |
| EDU202 | Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDU214 | Foundation of Language - Minority Education | 3 |
| EDU231E | Practicum II,Tchr Aid:Elgin Area | 1 |
| EDU231H | Practicum II, Tchr Aid:Hometown | 0 |
| EDU302 | Methods of Teaching Young Children Math and Science | 3 |
| EDU303 | Curriculum Planning and Assessment | 3 |
| EDU308 | Language Dvlpmt/Young Children | 3 |
| EDU321 | Processes of Reading | 3 |
| EDU330 | Child/Family/Community Relations | 3 |
| EDU331 | Practicum III, Instr Assist 2 | 1 |
| EDU333 | Methods of Processes of Writing - Primary | 3 |
| EDU411 | Student Teaching 3 | 12 |
| EDU421 | Assessment and Intervention in Reading with Practicum | 3 |
| EDU491 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| SPE105 | Intro to Special Education | 2 |
| SPE328 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ENG261 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| U.S. History | ||
| HIS171 | Rise of U.S. Until 1877 | 3 |
| or HIS172 | Rise of U.S. Since 1877 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Select 3 hours of mathematics in addition to the Gen Ed requirement: | 3 | |
| Mathematics for Elementary Educ 4 | ||
Math Elective | ||
| Science | ||
| Select 6 hours of science in addition to the Gen Ed requirement: 5 | 6 | |
| Conservation Education | ||
| Concepts in Chemistry | ||
| Concepts in Physics | ||
Biology Elective w/Lab | ||
Physics Elective w/Lab | ||
Physical Science Elective w/Lab | ||
Science Elective w/Lab | ||
| Total Hours | 69 | |
- 1
EDU131 Practicum I, Diversity (0 c.h.) must cover birth to 2 years.
- 2
EDU331 Practicum III, Instr Assist (1 c.h.) must cover PreK - K.
- 3
EDU411 Student Teaching (6-12 c.h.) consists of 2 7-week sessions, and should be taken for a total of 12 credit hours.
- 4
MAT112 Mathematics for Elementary Educ (3 c.h.) is recommended.
- 5
At least one lab-based course is required. SCM181C Concepts in Chemistry (2 c.h.)/SCM181P Concepts in Physics (2 c.h.) andSCM120 Conservation Education (2 c.h.) are recommended.
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with ESL/Bilingual (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation (<24 transfer hours) 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| PSY111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HIS171 or HIS172 |
Rise of U.S. Until 1877 or Rise of U.S. Since 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| MAT112 | Mathematics for Elementary Educ | 3 |
| EDU101 | Explorations in Education | 3 |
| EDU102 | Day of Assessments | 0 |
| EDU131 | Practicum I, Diversity | 0 |
| SPE105 | Intro to Special Education | 2 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDU202 | Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDU214 | Foundation of Language - Minority Education | 3 |
| EDU330 | Child/Family/Community Relations | 3 |
| ENG261 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| SCM181E | Concepts in Earth/Space Science | 2 |
| SCM181P | Concepts in Physics | 2 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| EDU201 | Strategic Education | 2 |
| EDU231E | Practicum II,Tchr Aid:Elgin Area | 1 |
| EDU231H | Practicum II, Tchr Aid:Hometown | 0 |
| EDU313 | Cross-Cultural Education | 3 |
| EDU334 | Clinical I: ESL/Bilingual | 1.5 |
| SCM181C | Concepts in Chemistry | 2 |
| SCM181L | Concepts in Life Science | 2 |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDU301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 2 | 1 |
| EDU308 | Language Dvlpmt/Young Children | 3 |
| EDU316 | Linguistic Considerations for Reading and Writing/New Language | 3 |
| EDU317 | Methods/Materials of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU321 | Processes of Reading | 3 |
| EDU333 | Methods of Processes of Writing - Primary | 3 |
| SCM120 | Conservation Education (Offered the week before term begins) | 2 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| SPE328 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU302 | Methods of Teaching Young Children Math and Science | 3 |
| EDU303 | Curriculum Planning and Assessment | 3 |
| EDU314 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU318 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education (Bilingual Endorsement only) | 3 |
| EDU331 | Practicum III, Instr Assist | 1 |
| EDU335 | Clinical II: ESL/Bilingual | 1.5 |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EDU421 | Assessment and Intervention in Reading with Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDU411 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDU491 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Biblical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed History Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| EDU311 | Technology Instruction/Teachers of Language Minority Students | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 133 | |
- 1
First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
GEN301 equivalent
- 3
HIS261 History of Civilization I (3 c.h.) recommended
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with ESL/Bilingual & Special Ed (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation (<24 transfer hours) 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| HIS171 or HIS172 |
Rise of U.S. Until 1877 or Rise of U.S. Since 1877 |
3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| PSY111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT112 | Mathematics for Elementary Educ | 3 |
| EDU101 | Explorations in Education | 3 |
| EDU102 | Day of Assessments | 0 |
| EDU131 | Practicum I, Diversity | 0 |
| SPE105 | Intro to Special Education | 2 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDU202 | Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDU214 | Foundation of Language - Minority Education | 3 |
| EDU330 | Child/Family/Community Relations | 3 |
| SPE211 | Assistive-Augmentative Technology | 2 |
| ENG261 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| SCM181E | Concepts in Earth/Space Science | 2 |
| SCM181P | Concepts in Physics | 2 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDU201 | Strategic Education | 2 |
| EDU231E | Practicum II,Tchr Aid:Elgin Area | 1 |
| EDU231H | Practicum II, Tchr Aid:Hometown | 0 |
| EDU311 | Technology Instruction/Teachers of Language Minority Students | 3 |
| EDU313 | Cross-Cultural Education | 3 |
| EDU334 | Clinical I: ESL/Bilingual | 1.5 |
| SPE328 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| SCM181C | Concepts in Chemistry | 2 |
| SCM181L | Concepts in Life Science | 2 |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDU301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 2 | 1 |
| EDU308 | Language Dvlpmt/Young Children | 3 |
| EDU316 | Linguistic Considerations for Reading and Writing/New Language | 3 |
| EDU317 | Methods/Materials of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDU321 | Processes of Reading | 3 |
| EDU333 | Methods of Processes of Writing - Primary | 3 |
| SPE222 | Learning Environment | 2 |
| SCM120 | Conservation Education (Offered the week before term begins) | 2 |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDU302 | Methods of Teaching Young Children Math and Science | 3 |
| EDU303 | Curriculum Planning and Assessment | 3 |
| EDU318 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education (Bilingual endorsement only) | 3 |
| EDU331 | Practicum III, Instr Assist | 1 |
| EDU335 | Clinical II: ESL/Bilingual | 1.5 |
| SPE313 | Characteristics/Methods of Early Childhood Special Education | 3 |
| SPE327 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EDU421 | Assessment and Intervention in Reading with Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDU411 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDU491 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Biblical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed History Elective 3 | 3 | |
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| EDU314 | Assessment of English Language Learners | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 143 | |
- 1
First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
GEN301 equivalent
- 3
HIS261 History of Civilization I (3 c.h.) recommended