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The BAS in Early Childhood Education provides the student with a broad base of academic experiences in the subject areas necessary for teachers of young children Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Coursework includes foundations of education, elementary math and science courses, educational assessment, psychology, special education, technology, and literacy courses. The student will have opportunities to practice skills being learned during field experiences and student teaching in the K-3 setting.
Course Number | Course | Credits |
Life Science | 4 credits | |
Public Speaking | 3 credits | |
Human Relations | 3 credits | |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 credits | |
Observation and Guidance of Young Children | 3 credits | |
Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children | 2 credits | |
Curriculum Planning/Dev Young Child Lab | 1 credit | |
Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education Settings | 3 credits | |
Early Childhood Practicum | 3 credits | |
Teaching Literacy in the Elem School | 3 credits | |
Literature for Children | 3 credits | |
Intro to Special Education | 3 credits | |
Intro to Education | 2 credits | |
Educational Psychology | 3 credits | |
Educational Assessment | 3 credits | |
Child Development | 3 credits | |
Teaching With Technology | 3 credits | |
Number and Operations for Elementary School Teachers | 3 credits | |
Data, Probability, and Algebra for Elementary School Teachers | 3 credits | |
General Psychology | 4 credits |
Course Number | Course | Credits |
Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School | 2 credits | |
Teaching Reading in Elementary | 2 credits | |
Teaching Math in Elementary School | 2 credits | |
Teaching Science in Elementary | 2 credits | |
School Programs for Young Children | 3 credits | |
Oral and Written Language Acquisition | 3 credits | |
Health Management Issues in Early Education | 3 credits | |
Curriculum and Materials for Children with Disabilities | 3 credits | |
Legal Issues in Early Childhood Special Education | 2 credits | |
Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Classrooms | 3 credits | |
Residency in Teaching (Fall and Spring) | 11 credits | |
Multicultural Influences on Children and Families | 3 credits | |
Families of Young Children with Special Needs | 3 credits |
**EDEL 4500 is a class that students are required to take two times as part of their graduation requirements. During each of these classes they are taking different methods classes concurrently with this course.
Course | Credits |
Writing Level I | 3 credits |
Writing Level II | 3 credits |
American & Wyoming Government | 3 credits |
University Studies | 1 credit |
Professor of Education
Dr. Colleen Bartlett has had the opportunity to work in many different settings, she began working in child care and went on to work with older children in preschool and the public school system. She has a unique perspective on early intervention and education and how important it is.
Education Faculty/ Instructor
Dr. Vonda Wells has an associate’s degree in Computer Science, a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She holds a K-6 Elementary Education teaching certificate, an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Principal K-12.
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