Minor in Early Childhood
Overview
The Early Childhood minor, consisting of 21 credits, prepares students who desire to deepen their knowledge and develop teaching skills in the field of early childhood education. Coursework can apply towards different levels of California Child Development permits.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Curriculum Requirements
Candidates must complete 21 credits to qualify for an Early Childhood minor.
The Early Childhood minor prepares students who desire to deepen their knowledge and develop teaching skills in the field of early childhood education. Coursework passed with a grade of C or higher can apply towards different levels of California Child Development permits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Behavioral Science Coursework | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 | |
| Teacher Preparation Coursework | ||
| Introduction to Teaching | 3 | |
| or | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | |
| Child Development: Birth through Adolescence | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 | |
| School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings | 3 | |
| Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings | 3 | |
| Observation and Assessment of Young Children | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
- 1
will count toward the Core Curriculum requirement for Behavioral Science.