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School for EducationEducation StudiesEarly Childhood Education and Leadership Emphasis - 74 cr.The Bachelor of Science Education Studies degree with EarlyChildhood Education and Leadership emphasis is designedto prepare graduates for positions of responsibility and leadershipin accredited programs, Head Start programs, child care centers,private preschools, and family child care. The degree programcombines knowledge of child development and learning; familyand community relationships; observation, documentation, andassessment; concepts and tools of inquiry in the content areas;curriculum development; effective teaching strategies; guidance;professionalism; and leadership, including basic knowledge ofprogram planning and evaluation, and human and financialresources. This program does not result in Missouri teachercertification. Program does meet standards set forth forDirectors of NAEYC Accredited Programs.Requirements For:Early Childhood Education and Leadership Emphasis74 hours, 2.75 Cumulative gpa, 2.75 Core gpaProfessional CurriculumEDU 203 Educational Psychology.....................................3 cr.EDU 207 Technology in Education..................................3 cr.EDU 210 School as Social System.....................................3 cr.EDC 220 Child Growth & Development For EarlyChildhood & Elementary Teachers...................3 cr.EDC 222 Early Childhood Principles...............................3 cr.EDU 310 Issues in Diversity & World Cultures................3 cr.EDU 315 Children and Young Adult Literature................3 cr.EDC 325 Education of Exceptional Children...................3 cr.EDC 335 Art, Music, & Movement forECE & Elementary Teachers............................3 cr.EDC 340 Language and Literacy Developmentin Early Childhood...........................................3 cr.EDU 341 Ethics and Professionalism in the Classroom.....1 cr.EDC 342 Early Childhood Program Management............2 cr.EDC 344 Program Planning and Evaluationin Early Childhood Programs............................2 cr.EDC 345 Financial Aspects of EarlyChildhood Programs.........................................2 cr.EDC 346 Human Resources in EarlyChildhood Programs.........................................2 cr.SO 302 The Study of the Family....................................3 cr.BI 214 Personal and Community Health......................3 cr.Admission to the School for Education—Early ChildhoodEducation and Leadership Program required for enrollment inthe following EDC coursesEDC 354A Observation, Assessment & Screeningin Early Childhood Education Part 1................1 cr.EDC 354B Observation, Assessment & Screeningin Early Childhood Education Part 2................2 cr.EDC 355A Social and Emotional Learning inEDCEarly Childhood Education Part 1....................2 cr.355B Social and Emotional Learning inEarly Childhood Education Part 2....................1 cr.EDC 357 Family Involvement in EarlyChildhood Education.......................................3 cr.160