College of Education

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Minor
PRE-KINDERGARTEN-PRIMARY (PK-3)

Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences
ED 209, E-mail: ece@mail.ucf.edu
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~eceucf/
Program Coordinator: Dr. Judy Levin, ED 122L, 407-823-4615, jlevin@mail.ucf.edu

The Early Childhood Education minor is intended to provide a limited, but substantive experience in the fields of education and early childhood education. The minor is intended for University students enrolled outside the College of Education and does not lead to teacher certification or admission to the College of Education. The minor is appropriate for students who are seeking an enhanced understanding of education or are considering a career working with young children in the fields of education, early childhood education, social work, psychology or health services. This minor will strengthen the marketability of the student’s major program. This minor is available for students in the 2003 catalog year and beyond.

21 hrs
Total Credit Hour Requirements
(18 hrs)
Required Courses
EEC 4XXXEarly Childhood Education Theory and Practice3 hrs
RED 3310Early Reading, Writing and Language Arts3 hrs
EEC 4268Curriculum Activities in Early Childhood3 hrs
EEC 4604Class Mgnt & Guid Yng Child3 hrs
EEC 4207Assessment and Evaluation of Young Children3 hrs
EEX 4751Parent Involvement3 hrs
(3 hrs)
Restricted Electives (select one)
EEX 3450Young Children with Special Needs3 hrs
RED 3012Foundations of Reading3 hrs
MAE 4300Math Curriculum and Assessment in E C3 hrs
SCE 4304Science Curriculum and Assessment in E C3 hrs
RED 4311Primary Reading, Writing and Language Arts Curriculum and Assessment3 hrs

Other Requirements:

  • Completion of all parts of the CLAST with appropriate passing scores, not alternatives, or completion of an A.A. degree from a Florida public post secondary institution, including completion of CLAST with appropriate scores or alternatives.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.5 of all Gordon Rule is required.
  • At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF.
  • No credit by exam (CLEP, Military credit) may be used. Transfer credits from other universities will be considered.

Note: Completion of the minor does not complete the requirements for certification in Early Childhood Education nor does it constitute admission to the College of Education.