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21 courses with the subject BK, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

BK 250Introduction to Birth-Kindergarten3

Introduction to the Birth-Kindergarten major and profession.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Birth-Kindergarten Program. Credits: 3
BK 260Foundations of Child Study3

Emphasis will be on child study from a cultural and historical perspective. The study of early childhood models from a philosophical viewpoint will be explored.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Birth-Kindergarten Program. Credits: 3
BK 312Kindergarten Curriculum3

Overview of methods for kindergarten curriculum for typical and atypical children in the public school environment.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the BS Birth-Kindergarten Program and the Professional Education Concentration or Professional Education 2+2 Concentration; or admission to the Birth-Kindergarten Certificate Distance, Birth-Kindergarten Add-on Licensure, or Birth-Kindergarten Licensure Distance programs; and admission to Teacher Education.. Credits: 3
BK 315Early Childhood Literacy, Birth-53

A study of emergent literacy in young children from a developmental and constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
GPA of 2.75 or higher, admission to the Birth-Kindergarten Program, and admission to the Early Childhood or Early Childhood 2+2 concentration. Credits: 3
BK 316Mathematics and Science3

A study of the development of young children’s understanding of numeracy and scientific concepts from a constructivist perspective. Includes regular observation and data collection.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the BS Birth-Kindergarten Program and the Professional Education Concentration or Professional Education 2+2 Concentration; or admission to the Birth-Kindergarten Certificate Distance, Birth-Kindergarten Add-on Licensure, or Birth-Kindergarten Licensure Distance programs; and admission to Teacher Education.. Credits: 3
BK 361Environments for Young Children3

The physical, emotional, and social environment suitable for young children; room arrangement, scheduling, space utilization, and teacher-child interaction.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to any Birth-Kindergarten Program. Credits: 3
BK 363Child Development3

Physical, emotional, social, and mental development from birth through middle childhood.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Birth-Kindergarten Program. Credits: 3
BK 366Infant Development and Curriculum3

Dynamics of infant development and curriculum for both typical children and children with, or at risk, for disabilities.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the BS Birth-Kindergarten Program and the Early Childhood or Early Childhood 2+2 Concentration. Credits: 3
BK 410Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten3

Exploration of teaching methods to support language and literacy development in young children. Field experience required.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the BS Birth-Kindergarten Program and the Professional Education Concentration or Professional Education 2+2 Concentration, and admission to Teacher Education. . Credits: 3
BK 414Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Administration3

Policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the administration of early childhood education programs.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
GPA of 2.75 or higher. Credits: 3
BK 420STEM in the Early Years3

The study of the development of young children’s understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts from a constructivist perspective.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the BS Birth-Kindergarten Program and the Early Childhood Concentration or Early Childhood 2+2 Concentration. Credits: 3
BK 457Action Research10

Development, implementation, and evaluation of action research addressing an issue or trend in early childhood education. Early Childhood Concentration only.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
10
Credits (max)
10
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Liberal Studies completed, admission to the BS Birth-Kindergarten Program and the Early Childhood Concentration or Early Childhood 2+2 Concentration. Credits: 10
BK 458Action Research II10

Development, implementation, and evaluation of action research addressing an issue or trend in early childhood education. Early Childhood Concentration only.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
10
Credits (max)
10
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
BK 457 , admission to the BS Birth-Kindergarten Program and the Early Childhood Concentration or Early Childhood 2+2 Concentration. Credits: 10
BK 462Adult-Child Interaction3

Various cultural paradigms influencing behavior of adults regarding children’s discipline. Facilitation of self-management through nonverbal and verbal communication, and the dimensions of play.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Birth-Kindergarten Program. Credits: 3
BK 463Computer Applications for Early Childhood Professionals3

The advancement of basic technology and multimedia for developing an electronic content/technology portfolio.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
GPA of 2.50 or higher. Credits: 3
BK 470Early Childhood Curriculum3

Materials, environments, and interactions for two-to-five year-olds in all curricular areas including thinking and social problem-solving for children with and without disabilities.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Birth-Kindergarten Program. Credits: 3
BK 473Internship I6

Exploration of the development needs of the early childhood learner and the assessment techniques teachers utilize in the development of responsive instruction. Intensive field experience required.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Liberal Studies completed and admission to Teacher Education. Credits: 6
BK 482Internship I6

Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. 2 days a week.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
GPA of 2.75 or higher and admission to Teacher Education. Credits: 6
BK 483Internship II8

Observing, planning, teaching, and evaluating young children with and without disabilities in a variety of settings. 5 days/week, full-time.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
BK 473 and admission to Teacher Education. Credits: 8
BK 493Special Topics1-3

Current topics in birth-kindergarten development and curriculum.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
BK 496Internship Seminar3

The interrelationships of theory and practice in the context of experience.

Subject
BK
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
BK 473 and admission to Teacher Education.
Corequisite
BK 483 . Credits: 3

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