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Minor in Early Childhood

School of Education

Overview

The Early Childhood minor, consisting of 21 credits, prepares students who desire to deepen their knowledge and develop teaching skills in the field of early childhood education. Coursework can apply towards different levels of California Child Development permits.


Courses

Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.

Curriculum Requirements

Candidates must complete 21 credits to qualify for an Early Childhood minor.

The Early Childhood minor prepares students who desire to deepen their knowledge and develop teaching skills in the field of early childhood education. Coursework passed with a grade of C or higher can apply towards different levels of California Child Development permits.

Program Courses
Behavioral Science Coursework
PSYC 200Introduction to Psychology 13
Teacher Preparation Coursework
LEDU 301Introduction to Teaching3
or LEDU 355 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
LEDU 335Child Development: Birth through Adolescence3
LEDU 356Early Childhood Curriculum3
LEDU 357School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings3
LEDU 358Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings3
LEDU 359Observation and Assessment of Young Children3
Total Credits21
1

PSYC 200 will count toward the Core Curriculum requirement for Behavioral Science.

21
Total Program Credits
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Accreditation
Biola University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Additional accreditations may apply to specific programs.

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