First Semester: 16 Credits

• ENGL 1010 English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)
• MATH 1410 Number Concepts for Teachers (Gen. Ed.)
• Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• ECED 2310 Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment
• LIBR 1010 Library Research Skills

• Or

• EDUC 1990 Education Seminar (Praxis Workshop)

Second Semester: 15 Credits

• ENGL 1020 English Composition II (Gen. Ed.)
• MATH 1420 Geometry Concepts for Teachers (Gen. Ed.)
• COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication (Gen. Ed.)
• POLS 1030 American Government
• EDUC 2020 Child Development and Learning for Teachers

Third Semester: 16 Credits

• Literature Elective 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen.Ed.)¹
• Natural Sciences 4 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.)¹
• HIST 2310 Early World History
• ECED 2340 Family Dynamics & Community Involvement
• HIST 2010 Early United States History

Fourth Semester: 13 Credits

• Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• Natural Sciences 4 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
• HIST 2020 Modern United States History (Gen. Ed.)
• ECED 2360 Development of Exceptional Children

Total Program Credits: 60

Contact Debra Kallaher (901)333-5353 or earlychildhood@southwest.tn.edu for college-parallel area of emphasis advising and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

¹ Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.