Minor in Early Childhood Development
18 credit hours required for minor
A. Requirements for Minor in Early Childhood Development
(Prerequisite for minor: PSY 361; Grade of “C: or better)
All of the following:
____ CDFS 21600 Introduction to Early Childhood Development
____ CDFS 21700 Applied Developmental Child Care
____ CDFS 30800 Language & Literacy in Early Childhood Development
Prerequisite for CDFS 21700: CDFS 21600
Co-requisite for CDFS 30800: CDFS 21600
B. Choose one course from the following:
____ CDFS 22800 Development: Infant & Toddler Care
____ CDFS 31001 Math, Science & Social Studies in Early Childhood Development
____ CDFS 42100 Social Development and Guidance
____ CDFS 34000 Teaching Very Young Children with Special Needs
Prerequisite for CDFS 31001: CDFS 21600, 30800 and PSY 36100; Co-requisite for CDFS 31001: CDFS 21700, 30501
Prerequisite for CDFS 42100: CDFS 43101, PSY 36100
Prerequisite for CDFS 34000: CDFS 21700 or PSY 36100
C. Choose one course from the following:
____ F&N 26000 Food & Nutrition in Early Childhood Development Classrooms
____ CDFS 30501 Art, Music & Movement in Early Childhood Development
____ CDFS 43101 Assessment in Early Childhood Development Classrooms
____ CDFS 33201 Administration in Early Childhood Development Programs
Co-requisite for CDFS 30501: CDFS 21600
Prerequisite for CDFS 33201: CDFS 21600 or 21700 or PSY 36100
D. Practical Internship:
____ CDFS 35001 Internship in Early Childhood Settings
