The 4-Year Plan is a model for completing your BA in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure degree in a timely manner. The plan below is one of several possible ways for you to complete the Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure degree. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
- Program: Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure
- Total Credits: 120
- Catalog: 2024-2025
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
| Curriculum |
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Fall (3rd Fall) |
| LASC Goal |
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3 |
| LASC Goal |
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3 |
| LASC Goal |
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3 |
| Writing Intensive: 200-level or higher |
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3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: |
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3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: |
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3 |
| Total Credits: 18 |
| Spring (3rd Spring) |
| Core Requirement: |
EECE 430 |
Infant/Toddler Programs & Practices |
3 |
| Core Requirement: |
EECE 438 |
Guidance and Play |
3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: |
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3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: |
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3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: |
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3 |
| Total Credits: 15 |
Fourth
| Curriculum |
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Fall (4th Fall) |
| Core Requirement: |
EECE 428 |
Building Partnerships |
2 |
| Core Requirement: |
EECE 433 |
Preschool Curriculum & Methods |
3 |
| Core Requirement: |
EECE 437 |
Leadership/Admin in EC |
3 |
| Core Requirement: WI for major |
STL 482 |
Behavior, Trauma and Mental Health in the Classroom |
3 |
| General Elective/Minor Course: |
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3 |
| Total Credits: 14 |
| Spring (4th Spring) |
| Core Requirement: |
EECE 469 |
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12 |
| Total Credits: 12 |
*Official degree requirements can only be found in the MSUM Bulletin/Catalog. The information on this webpage is a high-level overview of the degree. Please refer to the bulletin for up-to-date requirements.
