Early Childhood Education, A.A.
At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years. Together, we can help you Finish in Four and turn your degree into a great career.
Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.
If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.
First Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 ENG 101 | Introduction to Reading and Writing OR College Composition I | 3-4 credits |
| PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| MAT 166 | Conceptual Math for Educators | 3 credits |
| HTY XXX | History | 3 credits |
| EDU 152 | Introduction to Education | 3 credits |
First Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 121 | College Composition II | 3 credits |
| MAT XXX | Choose any MAT course | 3 credits |
| EDU 210 | Introduction to Pedagogy | 3 credits |
| SCI XXX | CHY, BIO, GEY, ENV, PHY, ECY | 3-4 credits |
| EDU 153 | Social Foundations of Education in a Diverse World | 3 credits |
Second Year Fall Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 341 | Infant/Toddler Development | 3 credits |
| EDU/SED 287 | Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 credits |
| EDU 372 | Social Studies for the Young Child | 3 credits |
| EDU 378 | Creativity in the Classroom: Arts Integrated Curriculum | 3 credits |
| PSY 205 | Lifespan Development | 3 credits |
Second Year Spring Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 345 | Special Education in Early Childhood | 3 credits |
| EDU 354 | Early Childhood Literacy and Language Development | 3 credits |
| EDU 357 | Children’s Literature | 3 credits |
| EDU 360 | Science for the Young Child | 3 credits |
| EDU 367 | Numeracy for the Young Child | 3 credits |
Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 60/62 credits
* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements
** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component
*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations