Early Childhood Education (B.S.E.)

The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) in Early Childhood Education program at Oklahoma Christian University prepares students for a career in teaching young children. This program requires a total of 122 credit hours, including general education courses, major requirements, and a professional education minor. Graduates will demonstrate competency in liberal arts, possess in-depth knowledge of their subject matter, and be equipped with the skills and dispositions necessary for entry into the teaching profession.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to meet state requirements and prepare students for professional teaching. It includes a core curriculum, major coursework in Early Childhood Education, and a professional education minor. Students must complete a minimum of 122 credit hours.

1. Year 1 & 2 (example)
   • University Core Curriculum
   • Introduction to PsychologyPSYC-1113
   • Developmental PsychologyPSYC-2523
2. Year 3 & 4 (example)
   • Nature and Characteristics of Early ChildhoodECED-3013
   • Cognitive SkillsECED-4013
   • Topics in Early ChildhoodECED-4023
   • Emergent LiteracyELEM-3023
   • Primary ReadingELEM-3233
   • Movement and Fine ArtsELEM-3323
   • Mathematics for the Primary ChildELEM-3733
   • Science for the Primary ChildELEM-3832
   • Orientation to Teacher EducationEDUC-3121
   • The School in American CultureEDUC-3122
   • Classroom Management Strategies IEDUC-3131
   • Learning, Instruction, and AssessmentEDUC-3213
   • Education of the Exceptional ChildEDUC-3723
   • Student Teaching in the Secondary SchoolsEDUC-4718

Careers

Graduates are prepared for initial entry into the profession of teaching, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and dispositions appropriate for early childhood educators.

• Early Childhood Educator