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Program checklist · B.S.

Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College · Erie, PA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.1205
Credits (computed from items)
103-104
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214591
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214591_19f66721
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Requirements for the Major

major core · 0 items

    Prescribed Courses

    0 items

      Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

      19 items
      1. 3
      2. 3
      3. 3
      4. 3
      5. As published: “Practicum in Student Teaching--Childhood and Early Adolescent Education”
        12
      6. 3
      7. 3
      8. As published: “Instruction in Early Childhood Education Derived from Development Theories”
        3
      9. EDPSY 14
        Learning and Instruction
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. As published: “Learning and Development in the Context of Adversity and Trauma”
        3
      11. 3
      12. 3
      13. 3
      14. 3
      15. 3
      16. 3
      17. As published: “Inclusive Special Ed Foundations: Legal, Characteristics, Collaboration, Assessment, and Management”
        4
      18. As published: “Evidence-Based Instruction for Elementary Students with Disabilities in Reading, Math, and Writin”
        3
      19. 3

      Additional Courses

      0 items

        Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

        10 items
        1. EDPSY 11
          Educational Implications of Individual Differences in Childhood
          Not resolved to a course
          or: HDFS 229 Infant and Child Development
          3
        2. or: MATH 200 Problem Solving in Mathematics
          3
        3. Select 3 credits from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. As published: “Introduction to Teaching Multilingual Learners”
          2
        5. 3
        6. 3
        7. Select 3-4 credits from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          3-4
        8. As published: “Analysis and Interpretation of Statistical Data in Education”
          3
        9. As published: “Statistical Concepts and Reasoning”
          3
        10. 3-4

        Supporting Courses and Related Areas

        0 items

          Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better

          164 items
          1. Select 3 credits of Social Studies selection:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. ANTH 45N
            Cultural Diversity: A Global Perspective
            Not resolved to a course
          3. ECON 14
            Principles of Economics
            Not resolved to a course
          4. 3
          5. As published: “Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy”
            1.5
          6. GEOG 1N
            Global Parks and Sustainability
            Not resolved to a course
          7. GEOG 2N
            Apocalyptic Geographies: How can we prevent the end of the world?
            Not resolved to a course
          8. GEOG 3N
            Food and the Future Environment
            Not resolved to a course
          9. GEOG 6N
            Maps and the Geospatial Revolution
            Not resolved to a course
          10. GEOG 20
            Human Geography: An Introduction
            Not resolved to a course
          11. GEOG 30N
            Environment and Society in a Changing World
            Not resolved to a course
          12. GEOG 40
            World Regional Geography
            Not resolved to a course
          13. 3
          14. PLSC 1
            American Politics: Principles, Processes and Powers
            Not resolved to a course
          15. As published: “Foundations of History and Social Studies Concepts for K-8 Teachers”
            3
          16. Select 3 credits in Literature:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          17. 3
          18. CAMS 1
            Greek and Roman Literature
            Not resolved to a course
          19. CAMS 45
            Classical Mythology
            Not resolved to a course
          20. CMLIT 1
            Introduction to Western Literatures Through the Renaissance
            Not resolved to a course
          21. CMLIT 3
            Introduction to African Literatures
            Not resolved to a course
          22. CMLIT 4
            Introduction to Asian Literatures
            Not resolved to a course
          23. CMLIT 5
            Introduction to Literatures of the Americas
            Not resolved to a course
          24. CMLIT 6
            Literature and Philosophy
            Not resolved to a course
          25. CMLIT 7
            Introduction to Middle Eastern Literatures
            Not resolved to a course
          26. CMLIT 10
            Worlds: Literature, Media, and Society
            Not resolved to a course
          27. As published: “Race, Gender, and Identity in World Literature”
          28. 3
          29. 3
          30. As published: “Exploration, Travel, Migration, and Exile”
            3
          31. 3
          32. 3
          33. 3
          34. 3
          35. 3
          36. 3
          37. 3
          38. 3
          39. 3
          40. 3
          41. 3
          42. ENGL 2
            The Great Traditions in English Literature
            Not resolved to a course
          43. 3
          44. 3
          45. 3
          46. 3
          47. As published: “Popular Literature”
            3
          48. 3
          49. As published: “Modern American Literature to World War II”
          50. 3
          51. 3
          52. 3
          53. 3
          54. 3
          55. 1-3
          56. 3
          57. 3
          58. 3
          59. As published: “Literature and the Environment”
            3
          60. 4.5
          61. 4.5
          62. As published: “The Beach: Exploring the Literature of the Atlantic Shore”
          63. As published: “Adventure Literature: Exploring the Literature of American Wilderness”
          64. 3
          65. 3
          66. 3
          67. As published: “Fantasy Literature”
            3
          68. 3
          69. 3
          70. 3
          71. 3
          72. 3
          73. 3
          74. 3
          75. 3
          76. 3
          77. 3
          78. 3
          79. 3
          80. 3
          81. 3
          82. As published: “Reading Nonfiction”
            3
          83. 3
          84. 3
          85. 3
          86. As published: “A Critically Conscious Approach to Non-Fiction Literature for Children & Adolescents”
          87. As published: “Representing Women and Gender in Literature, Art and Popular Cultures”
            3
          88. 3
          89. Select 3 credits of US History:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          90. 3
          91. 3
          92. 3
          93. 1-3
          94. As published: “The Life and Thought of Martin Luther King, Jr.”
            3
          95. 3
          96. As published: “Freedom's First Generation: African American Life and Work, from the Civil War to World War II”
            3
          97. 3
          98. 3
          99. 3
          100. 3
          101. 3
          102. 3
          103. HIST 3
            The American Nation: Historical Perspectives
            Not resolved to a course
          104. HIST 12
            History of Pennsylvania
            Not resolved to a course
          105. HIST 20
            American Civilization to 1877
            Not resolved to a course
          106. HIST 21
            American Civilization Since 1877
            Not resolved to a course
          107. 3
          108. 3
          109. 3
          110. 3
          111. 3
          112. 3
          113. 3
          114. 3
          115. 3
          116. 3
          117. 3
          118. 3
          119. 3
          120. 3
          121. 3
          122. 3
          123. 3
          124. 3
          125. 3
          126. 3
          127. 3
          128. As published: “Freedom's First Generation: African American Life and Work, from the Civil War to World War II”
            3
          129. 3
          130. 3
          131. 3
          132. 3
          133. 3
          134. 3
          135. 3
          136. 3
          137. As published: “Constitutional History of the United States since 1877”
            3
          138. 3
          139. 3
          140. 3
          141. 3
          142. 3
          143. 3
          144. 3
          145. PLSC 1
            American Politics: Principles, Processes and Powers
            Not resolved to a course
          146. 1
          147. 3
          148. 3
          149. 3
          150. As published: “Race, Ethnicity and Culture”
            3
          151. As published: “Foundations of History and Social Studies Concepts for K-8 Teachers”
            3
          152. WMNST 1
            Introduction to Women's Studies
            Not resolved to a course
          153. As published: “Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies”
            3
          154. 3
          155. 3
          156. 3
          157. 3
          158. 3
          159. Select 9 credits: 3 credits each (including one course with a lab) from biological science, earth science, and physical science:
            Not resolved to a course
            9

          Biological Science:

          49 items
          1. 3
          2. 9
          3. ANTH 21
            Introductory Biological Anthropology
            Not resolved to a course
          4. ANTH 22
            Humans as Primates
            Not resolved to a course
          5. BIOL 11
            Introductory Biology I
            Not resolved to a course
          6. BIOL 12
            Introductory Biology II
            Not resolved to a course
          7. 1
          8. As published: “Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - Lecture”
            3
          9. As published: “Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - Lab”
            3
          10. As published: “Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - FRI Lab”
          11. 3
          12. 4
          13. 3
          14. 3
          15. 1
          16. 1
          17. 3
          18. 4
          19. 3
          20. 1
          21. 3
          22. 4
          23. 3
          24. 1
          25. 2
          26. 4
          27. 3
          28. 1
          29. BISC 1
            Structure and Function of Organisms
            Not resolved to a course
          30. BISC 2
            Genetics, Ecology, and Evolution
            Not resolved to a course
          31. BISC 3
            Environmental Science
            Not resolved to a course
          32. BISC 4
            Human Body: Form and Function
            Not resolved to a course
          33. BMB 1
            The Science of Sickness
            Not resolved to a course
          34. 3
          35. 3
          36. As published: “Visions of Nature”
            4
          37. 3
          38. 3
          39. 3
          40. 4
          41. 1
          42. 3
          43. 3
          44. 3
          45. 3
          46. 3
          47. 3
          48. 2
          49. 3

          Earth Sciences:

          55 items
          1. 3
          2. ASTRO 1
            Astronomical Universe
            Not resolved to a course
          3. ASTRO 5
            The Sky and Planets
            Not resolved to a course
          4. ASTRO 6
            Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
            Not resolved to a course
          5. ASTRO 7N
            The Artistic Universe
            Not resolved to a course
          6. ASTRO 10
            Elementary Astronomy
            Not resolved to a course
          7. ASTRO 11
            Elementary Astronomy Laboratory
            Not resolved to a course
          8. 3
          9. 3
          10. 3
          11. 3
          12. As published: “Sustainability in astronomy: Preserving dark and quiet skies”
          13. 4
          14. 6
          15. BISC 3
            Environmental Science
            Not resolved to a course
          16. EARTH 2
            The Earth System and Global Change
            Not resolved to a course
          17. 3
          18. 3
          19. As published: “Earth in the Future: Predicting Climate Change and Its Impacts Over the Next Century”
            3
          20. 3
          21. 3
          22. 3
          23. 3
          24. 3
          25. As published: “Scientific Controversies and Public Debate”
          26. 4
          27. 3
          28. As published: “Visions of Nature”
            4
          29. GEOG 1N
            Global Parks and Sustainability
            Not resolved to a course
          30. GEOG 3N
            Food and the Future Environment
            Not resolved to a course
          31. GEOG 4
            Earth and Environmental Systems Geography
            Not resolved to a course
          32. GEOG 10
            Physical Geography: An Introduction
            Not resolved to a course
          33. 3
          34. 3
          35. GEOSC 1
            Physical Geology
            Not resolved to a course
          36. GEOSC 10
            Geology of the National Parks
            Not resolved to a course
          37. GEOSC 20
            Planet Earth
            Not resolved to a course
          38. GEOSC 21
            Earth and Life: Origin and Evolution
            Not resolved to a course
          39. GEOSC 40
            The Sea Around Us
            Not resolved to a course
          40. 3
          41. 3
          42. 4
          43. 4
          44. 4
          45. 3
          46. 3
          47. METEO 3
            Weather Revealed: Introductory Meteorology
            Not resolved to a course
          48. METEO 5
            Severe and Unusual Weather
            Not resolved to a course
          49. 3
          50. 3
          51. 3
          52. 3
          53. 3
          54. 3
          55. STS 55
            Space Science and Technology
            Not resolved to a course

          Physical Sciences:

          114 items
          1. ASTRO 1
            Astronomical Universe
            Not resolved to a course
          2. ASTRO 5
            The Sky and Planets
            Not resolved to a course
          3. ASTRO 6
            Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
            Not resolved to a course
          4. ASTRO 7N
            The Artistic Universe
            Not resolved to a course
          5. ASTRO 10
            Elementary Astronomy
            Not resolved to a course
          6. ASTRO 11
            Elementary Astronomy Laboratory
            Not resolved to a course
          7. 3
          8. 3
          9. 3
          10. 3
          11. CHEM 1
            Molecular Science
            Not resolved to a course
          12. CHEM 3
            Molecular Science With Laboratory
            Not resolved to a course
          13. 2-3
          14. 3
          15. 1
          16. 3
          17. 3
          18. 3
          19. 3
          20. INART 50
            The Science of Music
            Not resolved to a course
          21. MATSE 81
            Materials in Today's World
            Not resolved to a course
          22. 3
          23. PHYS 1
            The Science of Physics
            Not resolved to a course
          24. 3-4
          25. As published: “Technical Physics II”
            3
          26. As published: “Introductory Physics I”
            3
          27. As published: “Introductory Physics II”
            3
          28. 3
          29. 3
          30. 3
          31. STS 55
            Space Science and Technology
            Not resolved to a course
          32. Select 6 credits of educational selections from the following:
            Not resolved to a course
            6
          33. 1
          34. 3
          35. CI 285N
            Active Engagement for Social Justice in Education
            Not resolved to a course
          36. As published: “DC Social Justice in Education: Empowering Communities through Transformative Teaching”
            3
          37. 3
          38. 3
          39. 3
          40. 3
          41. 3
          42. 3
          43. As published: “Law, Education, and Politics”
            3
          44. As published: “Dynamics of Contemporary School Leadership”
            3
          45. 3
          46. 3
          47. 3
          48. 3
          49. As published: “Reform, Advocacy, and Transformation in Education”
            3
          50. 3
          51. 3
          52. As published: “Education Across Borders: A Global Exploration of Education”
            3
          53. 3
          54. 3
          55. As published: “Shaping Education: Policy Development and Impact”
            3
          56. As published: “Economic Impact and Education Policy”
            3
          57. 3
          58. 3
          59. 3
          60. 3
          61. 3
          62. 3
          63. 3
          64. As published: “Diversity and Cultural Awareness Practices in the K-12 Classroom”
            3
          65. 3
          66. As published: “English Language Structure for English as a Second Language Teachers”
          67. As published: “Language Acquisition for English as a Second Language Teachers”
          68. As published: “Teaching Methods and Assessment of English as a Second Language”
          69. 3
          70. As published: “Sexual and Gender Identity Over the Lifespan”
            3
          71. 3
          72. 3
          73. As published: “Family Development”
            3
          74. As published: “Observation or Experience with Children, Youth, and Families”
            3
          75. As published: “CONTEMPORARY URBAN ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FRAMEWORKS”
            3
          76. 3
          77. 3
          78. 3
          79. 3
          80. 3
          81. 3
          82. 3
          83. 3
          84. HDFS/KINES 427
            Developmental Sport & Exercise Psychology
            Not resolved to a course
          85. 3
          86. 3
          87. 1-6
          88. As published: “Family Disorganization: Stress Points in the Contemporary Family”
            3
          89. 3
          90. 3
          91. 3
          92. 3
          93. 3
          94. As published: “Autism: Providing Professional Support for Individuals and Families”
          95. 3
          96. 3
          97. 3
          98. 3
          99. 3
          100. 3
          101. 3
          102. 3
          103. 3
          104. As published: “Foundations of Rehabilitation and Human Services”
            3
          105. As published: “Community Mental Health Practice and Services”
            3
          106. As published: “Children and Families in Rehabilitation Settings and Human Services”
            3
          107. 3
          108. As published: “Rehabilitation Services for Transition Age Youth with Disabilities: Theory and Practice”
            3
          109. As published: “Trauma-informed care for school & human service professionals”
            3
          110. 2-3
          111. As published: “Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Issues and Concerns”
            3
          112. 3
          113. 3
          114. As published: “Evaluating Schools Performances and Programs with English Language Learners (ELLs)”
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