Early Childhood Development (B.S.)

Degree Requirements

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

• Create inclusive, nurturing, and culturally responsive learning environments aligned with the developmentally appropriate practices framework.
• Analyze strategies for building and sustaining respectful, reciprocal partnerships with families and communities.
• Compare and analyze various assessment strategies to understand and support each child’s development and learning, inform instruction, and engage families in the assessment process.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate equitable, engaging curriculum and teaching practices that promote progress across developmental domains and reflect children’s diverse needs, interests, and cultural contexts.
• Integrate knowledge of academic content areas (language, literacy, math, science, social studies, arts, physical development) into meaningful, interdisciplinary learning experiences for young children.
• Plan for continuous professional development in the field of early childhood education to create equitable, high quality learning experiences for birth to age 8 children.