The Early Education Degree | Associate Degree | Course Descriptions
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Students who seek general licensure in early childhood and elementary education and/or Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (pre-K-8 and 5-12) must take the following Liberal Arts Major:

1. 2 Lab Sciences
2. 1 Math Course (MA101 or MA109)
3. GO210 API
4. GO220 World Political Geography
5. HI205 The American Experience
6. EN221 American Lit I or EN222 American Lit II
7. BA231 Principles of Economics I or 232 Principles of Economics II
8. MA 107 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
9. A Math Methods Course or MA111 College Algebra, MA122 Trigonometry, or MA118 Intro to Math Statistics
10. 1 English or 1 History Course

A senior comprehensive exam is required for all Liberal Arts education majors.

All faculty members at Eastern Nazarene College share in the responsibility of preparing students for teaching careers. Teacher education is a major function of the college.

Early Childhood Education, Pre-K to Grade 2

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Liberal Arts Core , the Education Core , and the courses required for a specified Liberal Arts Major, the following courses are required for students seeking teacher licensure in Early Childhood Education:

• ED320 Classroom Management
• RE441 Teaching Reading and Children's Literature
• EC325 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods I
• EC330 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods II
• PE002s Games
• EC499n Preschool Practicum (6 credit hours 100 clock hours)**
• EC499k Grade 1-2 Practicum (6-12 credits 200 clock hours)**
• ED499z Practicum Seminar (2 credit hours)

*** One of the practica must be in a setting that includes young children with disabilities.***

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Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education 

First Year

• EN121 Rhetoric
• CO110 Fundamentals of Speech
• EN120 Critical Writing
• PS110 Introduction to Psychology
• BL110 Biblical History and Literature
• ED210 Philosophical & Sociological Foundations of Education
• PS240 Lifespan Development
• ED243 Educational Technology
• IN210 People and Cultures of the World
• PE001 Games (.5 credit hours)
• PE222 First Aid/CPR (.5 credit hours)
• CP210 Western Heritage

Second Year

• Choose one of the following: CP295 The Philosophical Quest, CP230 Arts and Music, or CP240 World Literature
• ED310 Educational Psychology and Measurements
• EC325 Early Childhood Curriculum & Materials I
• EC330 Early Childhood Curriculum & Materials II
• RE441 Teaching of Reading and Children's Literature
• EC399 Preschool Practicum (12 credit hours)

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Course Descriptions

EC325 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods I
Students will gain an overview of philosophy, approaches to teaching young children, technology, special needs, classroom management and practical materials designed for the developmental curriculum in the following areas: sensory experiences, language arts and the humanities (including social studies and the expressive arts). There are 25 pre-practicum clock hours to complete for this course.
Prerequisites: A Junior or Senior and in good standing in the Teacher education program

EC330 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods II
Students will examine effective methods of curriculum implementation, considering cultural and special needs, combined with developmental learning and ways to prepare a supportive physical environment. This course will feature the following areas of curriculum: the natural sciences (including science, health and mathematics), motor development and parent and community involvement. The student will design an integrated curriculum unit and resource kit. There are 25 pre-practicum clock hours to complete for this course.
Prerequisites: A Junior or Senior and in good standing in the Teacher education program

RE441 The Teaching of Reading and Children's Literature
The teaching of the modern methods and techniques of reading in all the elementary school grades with emphasis on readiness and the developmental stages of reading are explored, with a focus on classroom strategies. The use of literature in the reading program, adaptation for the special student, assessment, readiness, and developmental stages of reading. There are 25 pre-practicum hours to complete this course.
Prerequisites: A Senior and in good standing in the Teacher education program

EC399 Preschool-Kindergarten Associate Degree Practicum (12 credit hours)
Observing, assisting and teaching within a preschool setting under the direction of a cooperating practitioner and supervised by a college supervisor is required of all early childhood Associate Degree majors for licensure (Office for Children). Students within the classroom will include regular students as well as special needs students.

EC499N Preschool Practicum (6 credit hours; 100 clock hours)
Observing, assisting and teaching within a preschool setting under the direction of a cooperating practitioner and supervised by a college supervisor is required of all early childhood majors for certification. Students within the classroom will include regular students as well as special needs students.
Prerequisites: ED210, ED310, RE441, SN420, SN311, ED243, EC325, EC330, a cumulative GPA of 2.5, approval of Teacher education faculty committee

EC499K Kindergarten-Grade 2 Practicum (6 credit hours; 200 clock hours)
Observation, assisting and teaching within a kindergarten through third grade setting under the direction of a cooperating practitioner and supervised by a college supervisor is required of all early childhood majors for certification. Students within the classroom will include regular students as well as special needs students.
Prerequisites: ED210, ED310, RE441, SN311, SN420, ED243, EC325, EC330, a cumulative GPA of 2.5, approval of Teacher education faculty committee

Education Department
Eastern Nazarene College | 23 East Elm Ave.
Quincy, Massachusetts 02170
Phone: 617-745-3533 | Email: Education Department Head

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