Coursework and Degree Requirements 48 - 51 credit hours
Starting fall 2023, the ECEMS program will be offering an updated curriculum to better meet the needs of working professionals. The ECEMS program now requires two hands-on, in-person practicum experiences coinciding with course work. These placements need to be in at least two different settings, with two different age groups, and two different Cooperating Teachers. Each institution is updating their catalog to reflect these changes so please contact your advisor with any questions you may have.
Pre-Practicum Courses
Prior to enrolling in Practicum Experiences with Young Children students must take six credit hours including Introduction to Early Care and Education in a Mobile Society (Professional Development) and either (a) Child Development―Birth to 3 (Infant/Toddler) or (b) Child Development―4 to 8 (Early Childhood). The Child Development course not previously taken must be taken concurrently with Practicum.
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| Course | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
| Child Development - Birth To 3 (Infant/Toddler) | 3 | MU | MU | MU | ||||||
| Child Development - Ages 4 to 8 | 3 | UNL | UNL | UNL | ||||||
| Professional Development | 3 | OSU | OSU | OSU | OSU | OSU | OSU | |||
Practicum Experiences with Young Children (Formerly Practicum II) 3 credit hours
Prior to enrolling in Practicum Experiences with Young Children students must take six credit hours including Introduction to Early Care and Education in a Mobile Society (Professional Development) and either (a) Child Development―Birth to 3 (Infant/Toddler) or (b) Child Development―4 to 8 (Early Childhood). The Child Development course not previously taken must be taken concurrently with Practicum.
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| Course | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
| Practicum Experiences with Young Children (Practicum II) | 3 | UNL | UNL | UNL | UNL | UNL | UNL | |||
Core Courses 30 credit hours
These required courses may be completed anytime during the program.
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| Course | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall |
| Administration and Supervision in Early Childhood Settings | 3 | MU | MU | MU | ||||||
| Assessing Young Children and their Environments to Enhance Development | 3 | UNL | UNL | UNL | ||||||
| Child Guidance and Classroom Environments | 3 | ISU | ISU | ISU | ||||||
| Development of Curriculum for Children Ages Birth to 3 | 3 | OSU | OSU | OSU | ||||||
| Development of Curriculum for Children Ages 4 to 8 | 3 | UNL | UNL | UNL | ||||||
| Diversity in the Lives of Young Children and Families | 3 | MU | MU | MU | ||||||
| Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 | OSU | OSU | OSU | ||||||
| Technology and Young Children | 3 | MU | MU | MU | ||||||
| Understanding and Adapting for Developmental Differences | 3 | ISU | ISU | ISU | ||||||
| Working with Families | 3 | ISU | ISU | ISU | ||||||
Senior Capstone Experience (Formerly Practicum III) 6 credit hours
This course must be completed after the successful completion of all other ECEMS courses. Prior to enrolling in the Senior Capstone students must have Senior Standing and instructor permission to enroll. Check with your faculty advisor for more information.
