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Program checklist · The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: BS in Early Childhood Studies

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: BS in Early Childhood Studies

Walden University · Minneapolis, MN

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Program
Award
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: BS in Early Childhood Studies
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
51.1510
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
125231
CourseShelf checklist
CK_125231_592fc8c1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Core Competencies (75 credits)

71 items
  1. HS 1001
    Nutrition and Young Children
    As published: “HS1001 Nutrition and Young Children”
  2. HS 1002
    Physical Health
    As published: “HS1002 Physical Health”
  3. HS 1003
    Physical Activity
    As published: “HS1003 Physical Activity”
  4. HS 1004
    Child Safety
    As published: “HS1004 Child Safety”
  5. HS 1005
    Mental Health
    As published: “HS1005 Mental Health”
  6. HS 1006
    Promoting Wellness
    As published: “HS1006 Promoting Wellness”
    5
  7. BP 1001
    Professional Roles and Responsibilities
    As published: “BP1001 Professional Roles and Responsibilities”
  8. BP 1002
    Evolution of the Early Childhood Field
    As published: “BP1002 Evolution of the Early Childhood Field”
  9. BP 1003
    Early Childhood Organizations
    As published: “BP1003 Early Childhood Organizations”
  10. BP 1004
    Issues and Trends That Inform Professional Practice
    As published: “BP1004 Issues and Trends That Inform Professional Practice”
  11. BP 1005
    Identity as an Early Childhood Professional
    As published: “BP1005 Identity as an Early Childhood Professional”
    5
  12. ED 1001
    Child Development Concepts and Theories
    As published: “ED1001 Child Development Concepts and Theories”
  13. ED 1002
    Developmental Continuum: Prenatal to Birth
    As published: “ED1002 Developmental Continuum: Prenatal to Birth”
  14. ED 1003
    Developmental Continuum: Infants and Toddlers
    As published: “ED1003 Developmental Continuum: Infants and Toddlers”
  15. ED 1004
    Developmental Continuum: Preschoolers
    As published: “ED1004 Developmental Continuum: Preschoolers”
  16. ED 1005
    Developmental Continuum: Ages
    As published: “ED1005 Developmental Continuum: Ages 5–8”
    5-8
  17. ED 1006
    Factors Influencing Child Development
    As published: “ED1006 Factors Influencing Child Development”
    5
  18. CE 2001
    Legal Requirements for Children With Exceptionalities
    As published: “CE2001 Legal Requirements for Children With Exceptionalities”
  19. CE 2002
    Procedural Requirements for Young Children With Exceptionalities
    As published: “CE2002 Procedural Requirements for Young Children With Exceptionalities”
  20. CE 2003
    Characteristics of Children With Exceptionalities
    As published: “CE2003 Characteristics of Children With Exceptionalities”
  21. CE 2004
    Early Intervention
    As published: “CE2004 Early Intervention”
  22. CE 2005
    Special Education Services for Children With Exceptionalities Ages
    As published: “CE2005 Special Education Services for Children With Exceptionalities Ages 3–8”
    3-8
  23. CE 2006
    Issues and Trends
    As published: “CE2006 Issues and Trends”
  24. CE 2007
    Collaborating With Families and Other Professionals to Support Young Children
    As published: “CE2007 Collaborating With Families and Other Professionals to Support Young Children”
    5
  25. FR 2001
    Theories Essential to Understanding Child, Family, and Community Relationships
    As published: “FR2001 Theories Essential to Understanding Child, Family, and Community Relationships”
  26. FR 2002
    Dynamic Influences on Children in Family and Community Contexts
    As published: “FR2002 Dynamic Influences on Children in Family and Community Contexts”
  27. FR 2003
    Family Relationships
    As published: “FR2003 Family Relationships”
  28. FR 2004
    Family and Community Engagement
    As published: “FR2004 Family and Community Engagement”
    5
  29. CL 3001
    Culture as Context
    As published: “CL3001 Culture as Context”
  30. CL 3002
    Policies That Support Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Settings
    As published: “CL3002 Policies That Support Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Settings”
  31. CL 3003
    Culturally Responsive Curriculum
    As published: “CL3003 Culturally Responsive Curriculum”
  32. CL 3004
    Culturally Responsive Relationships
    As published: “CL3004 Culturally Responsive Relationships”
  33. CL 3005
    Access, Equity, and Positive Social Change
    As published: “CL3005 Access, Equity, and Positive Social Change”
    5
  34. SD 3001
    The Social-Emotional Developmental Continuum
    As published: “SD3001 The Social-Emotional Developmental Continuum”
  35. SD 3002
    Foundations of Positive Guidance and Responsive Relationships
    As published: “SD3002 Foundations of Positive Guidance and Responsive Relationships”
  36. SD 3003
    Problem Solving in Early Childhood Settings
    As published: “SD3003 Problem Solving in Early Childhood Settings”
  37. SD 3004
    Analyzing Positive Classroom Communities
    As published: “SD3004 Analyzing Positive Classroom Communities”
  38. SD 3005
    Factors That Can Impact Children’s Social Emotional Development and Behavior
    As published: “SD3005 Factors That Can Impact Children’s Social Emotional Development and Behavior”
    5
  39. QP 3001
    Developmentally Appropriate Practice
    As published: “QP3001 Developmentally Appropriate Practice”
  40. QP 3002
    Standards of Quality
    As published: “QP3002 Standards of Quality”
  41. QP 3003
    Effective Program Models
    As published: “QP3003 Effective Program Models”
  42. QP 3004
    Effective Teaching and Leadership Practice in Early Childhood Programs
    As published: “QP3004 Effective Teaching and Leadership Practice in Early Childhood Programs”
    5
  43. EL 3001
    Early Literacy Concepts
    As published: “EL3001 Early Literacy Concepts”
  44. EL 3002
    Promoting Early Literacy Among Infants and Toddlers
    As published: “EL3002 Promoting Early Literacy Among Infants and Toddlers”
  45. EL 3003
    Promoting Early Literacy Among Preschoolers
    As published: “EL3003 Promoting Early Literacy Among Preschoolers”
  46. EL 3004
    Promoting Early Literacy in K–3
    As published: “EL3004 Promoting Early Literacy in K–3”
  47. EL 3005
    Children’s Literature
    As published: “EL3005 Children’s Literature”
  48. EL 3006
    Technology, Early Literacy, and Young Children
    As published: “EL3006 Technology, Early Literacy, and Young Children”
    5
  49. AY 3001
    Assessment for Young Children
    As published: “AY3001 Assessment for Young Children”
  50. AY 3002
    Assessment Strategies and Methods
    As published: “AY3002 Assessment Strategies and Methods”
  51. AY 3003
    Observation and Analysis
    As published: “AY3003 Observation and Analysis”
  52. AY 3004
    Assessment in the Classroom Context
    As published: “AY3004 Assessment in the Classroom Context”
  53. AY 3005
    Communication and Collaboration to Support Effective Assessment
    As published: “AY3005 Communication and Collaboration to Support Effective Assessment”
    5
  54. PC 4001
    Key Concepts and Strategies Related to Play
    As published: “PC4001 Key Concepts and Strategies Related to Play”
  55. PC 4002
    Key Concepts and Strategies Related to Creativity
    As published: “PC4002 Key Concepts and Strategies Related to Creativity”
  56. PC 4003
    Young Children and the Creative Arts
    As published: “PC4003 Young Children and the Creative Arts”
  57. PC 4004
    Child-Centered Learning and Creativity
    As published: “PC4004 Child-Centered Learning and Creativity”
    5
  58. DI 4001
    Responsive Relationships With Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
    As published: “DI4001 Responsive Relationships With Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families”
  59. DI 4002
    The Role of Play in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers
    As published: “DI4002 The Role of Play in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers”
  60. DI 4003
    Routines and Transitions That Foster Healthy Development for Infants and Toddlers
    As published: “DI4003 Routines and Transitions That Foster Healthy Development for Infants and Toddlers”
  61. DI 4004
    Environments That Support Healthy Development and Learning for Infants and Toddlers
    As published: “DI4004 Environments That Support Healthy Development and Learning for Infants and Toddlers”
  62. DI 4005
    Meaningful Experiences With Infants and Toddlers
    As published: “DI4005 Meaningful Experiences With Infants and Toddlers”
    10
  63. ML 4001
    Approaches to Meaningful Learning and Teaching
    As published: “ML4001 Approaches to Meaningful Learning and Teaching”
  64. ML 4002
    Child/Family Contexts to Support Meaningful Learning and Teaching
    As published: “ML4002 Child/Family Contexts to Support Meaningful Learning and Teaching”
  65. ML 4003
    Knowledge of Content Areas and Meaningful Learning and Teaching
    As published: “ML4003 Knowledge of Content Areas and Meaningful Learning and Teaching”
  66. ML 4004
    Meaningful Learning Experiences in P–3 Settings
    As published: “ML4004 Meaningful Learning Experiences in P–3 Settings”
    5
  67. IP 4001
    Foundations of Inclusion
    As published: “IP4001 Foundations of Inclusion”
  68. IP 4002
    Inclusive Practices in Early Care and Education Settings
    As published: “IP4002 Inclusive Practices in Early Care and Education Settings”
  69. IP 4003
    Environments That Support Quality Inclusion for Young Children
    As published: “IP4003 Environments That Support Quality Inclusion for Young Children”
  70. IP 4004
    Partnerships That Support Children in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs
    As published: “IP4004 Partnerships That Support Children in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs”
  71. IP 4005
    Supporting Inclusion Through Advocacy, Program Policy, and Evidence-Based Practice
    As published: “IP4005 Supporting Inclusion Through Advocacy, Program Policy, and Evidence-Based Practice”
    5

Electives (55 credits)

4 items
  1. PL 4001
    Knowledgeable, Reflective, and Critical Perspectives on Early Childhood
    As published: “PL4001 Knowledgeable, Reflective, and Critical Perspectives on Early Childhood”
  2. PL 4002
    Effective Interviewing Techniques for Early Childhood Professionals
    As published: “PL4002 Effective Interviewing Techniques for Early Childhood Professionals”
  3. PL 4003
    Informed Advocacy in the Early Childhood Field
    As published: “PL4003 Informed Advocacy in the Early Childhood Field”
  4. PL 4004
    Professional Development
    As published: “PL4004 Professional Development”
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