Graduation Plan Template: Early Childhood and Elementary Education
College: Patton College of Education
Major: Early Childhood and Elementary Education | BS6228
Campus: All
Year 1, Fall
Courses
| Subject & Catalog Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| UC 1900 | Learning Community | 1 |
| ENG 1510 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| EDTE 1000 | Introduction to Teacher Education | 3 |
| EDEC 1600 | Introduction to Child Development | 3 |
| N/A | Pillar: Humanities: Arts | 3 |
| ELEC TBD | Course to be determined | N/A |
Milestones
- Advising/Registration Meeting
- Attend Academic Event
- Explore Industry
- Create/Update Professional Materials
Story Builders
- Explore campus
- Explore community
Year 1, Spring
Courses
| Subject & Catalog Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1101 | Elementary Topics in Mathematics I | 4 |
| N/A | Pillar: Humanities: Texts and Contexts | 3 |
| ELEC TBD | Course to be determined | N/A |
| ELEC TBD | Course to be determined | N/A |
| ELEC XXL | Elective | N/A |
Milestones
- Accumulate 30 credit hours
- Advising/Registration Meeting
- Explore Industry: Attend Early Childhood and Elementary Education Application Information Session
- Develop Career Readiness Competencies
- Engage with Alumni
- Meet with ACEL staff
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Apply for teacher candidacy and selective admission to the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Program
- BCI / FBI Check
- TB Test
Story Builders
- Explore campus
- Explore globe
Year 2, Fall
Courses
| Subject & Catalog Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECEE 2400 | Infant/Toddler Mental Health and Development | 3 |
| ECEE 2500 | Learning to Read: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ECEE 2301 | Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECEE 3801 | Play & Creativity in Early Childhood and Elementary School | 3 |
| ECEE 2001 | Sophomore Clinical Practice | 1 |
| ELEC TBD | Course to be determined | N/A |
Milestones
- Advising/Registration Meeting
- Create/Update Professional Materials
- Develop Career Readiness Competencies
- Meet with your college's experience designer
- BCI/FBI Check
Story Builders
- Experience campus
Year 2, Spring
Courses
| Subject & Catalog Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1102 | Elementary Topics in Mathematics II | 3 |
| EDPL 2910 | Pre-primary Internship | 4 |
| ECEE 3610 | Guidance and Classroom Management | 3 |
| ECEE 2701 | Diversity and Awareness in Early Childhood and Elementary Education | 3 |
| ELEC TBD | Course to be determined | N/A |
Milestones
- Accumulate 60 credit hours
- Advising/Registration Meeting
- Attend Career Engagement Event
- Engage with Alumni
- Meet with ACEL staff
- Research and Create Post-Graduation Plans
- Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and minimum 2.75 GPA in the teaching field
- Apply for Advanced Standing in Academic Program
- BCI/FBI Check
Story Builders
- Experience globe
- Reflect
Year 3, Fall
Courses
| Subject & Catalog Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDTE 2000 | Learning and Human Development | 3 |
| EDTE 2010 | Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDTE 2020 | Field Experience in Education | 1 |
| EDTE 2200 | Phonics and the Structure of Language | 3 |
| ECEE 3110 | Reading to Learn: Content and Practice | 3 |
| ECEE 3300 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Education | 3 |
Milestones
- Advising/Registration Meeting
- Explore an immersive professional experience
- Attend Career Engagement Event
- Develop Career Readiness Competencies
- BCI/FBI Check
Story Builders
- Experience community
Year 3, Spring
Courses
| Subject & Catalog Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECEE 3002 | Junior Clinical Experience in Elementary Settings | 1 |
| ECEE 3400 | Methods for Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary Science | 3 |
| ECEE 3500 | Methods of Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary Social Studies | 3 |
| ECEE 4300 | Authentic Assessment for Early and Elementary Education | 3 |
| EDTE 3710 | Instructional Adaptations for EC Learners with Exceptionalities and Diverse Needs | 3 |
| ELEC TBD | Course to be determined | N/A |
Milestones
- Accumulate 90 credit hours
- Advising/Registration Meeting
- Create/Update Professional Materials
- Engage in an immersive professional experience
- Research and Create Post-Graduation Plans
- BCI/FBI Check
Story Builders
- Experience industry
- Reflect
Year 4, Fall
Courses
| Subject & Catalog Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECEE 3003 | Senior Clinical Experiences in Elementary Settings | 1 |
| ECEE 3120 | Using Reading Assessments to Inform Instruction | 3 |
| ECEE 4100 | Family, School, and Community Collaboration | 3 |
| ECEE 4200 | Philosophy and Theories of Child Development and Education | 3 |
| ECEE 4400 | Actively Engaging and Teaching with Literature and Storytelling Across Content Areas | 3 |
| ECEE 4500 | Principles and Practices of Curriculum in Early Childhood and Elementary Education | 3 |
Milestones
- Advising/Registration Meeting
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Graduation Check
- Apply for Post Graduation Plan
- Attend Career Engagement Event
- Develop Career Readiness Competencies
- Meet with ACEL staff
- BCI/FBI Check
Story Builders
- Explore campus
- Explore community
Year 4, Spring
Courses
| Subject & Catalog Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDPL 4580 | Professional Internship in Early Childhood and Elementary Education | 6 |
| EDPL 4590 | Professional Internship in Early Childhood and Elementary Education | 6 |
Milestones
- Accumulate 120 credit hours
- Advising/Registration Meeting
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Create/Update Professional Materials
- Engage with Alumni
Story Builders
- Explore globe
- Reflect