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Program checklist · B.S.

Early Childhood Education, Teacher Certification Integrated Early Childhood (PreK-3) B.S.

Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.1210
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
221838
CourseShelf checklist
CK_221838_8b3569b9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Suggested Four Year-Plan

0 items

    Freshman Year

    0 items

      Fall Semester

      6 items
      1. UNIV 1000
        Service to Leadership
        As published: “Service to Leadership (1)”
        1
      2. EDEC 1010
        Introduction to Early Childhood Education
        As published: “Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)”
        3
      3. ENGL 1010
        Freshman English I
        As published: “Freshman English I (3)”
        3
      4. GEOG 1010
        World Regional Geography: the Americans and Europe
        As published: “World Regional Geography: the Americans and Europe (3)”
        or: GEOG 1020 - World Regional Geography: Africa and Asia (3)
        3
      5. BIOL 1010
        1011 - Introductory Biology I and Laboratory
        As published: “1011 - Introductory Biology I and Laboratory (4)”
        4
      6. MATH 1410
        Structure of the Number System I
        As published: “Structure of the Number System I (3)”
        3

      Spring Semester

      6 items
      1. MUSC 1010
        Music Appreciation
        As published: “Music Appreciation (3)”
        3
      2. ENGL 1020
        Freshman English II
        As published: “Freshman English II (3)”
        3
      3. MATH 1420
        Structure of the Number System II
        As published: “Structure of the Number System II (3)”
        3
      4. Natural Science (4) See advisor General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
        Not resolved to a course
      5. POLI 2010
        American National Government
        As published: “American National Government (3)”
        3
      6. or advisor-approved Social and Behavioral Science (3)
        Not resolved to a course

      Sophomore Year

      0 items

        Fall Semester

        4 items
        1. ENGL 2110
          American Literature I
          As published: “American Literature I (3) or”
          3
        2. EDCI 2010
          History and Foundation of Education
          As published: “History and Foundation of Education (3)”
          3
        3. HIST 2010
          American History I
          As published: “American History I (3)”
          3
        4. MATH 1710
          Pre-Calculus Algebra
          As published: “Pre-Calculus Algebra (3)”
          3

        Spring Semester

        5 items
        1. COMM 2200
          Public Speaking
          As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
          3
        2. HIST 2020
          American History II
          As published: “American History II (3)”
          or: HIST 2030 - History of Tennessee (3)
          3
        3. EDSE 3330
          Education of Exceptional Children
          As published: “Education of Exceptional Children (3)”
          3
        4. ART 1010
          Art Appreciation
          As published: “Art Appreciation (3)”
          3
        5. EDEC 3320
          Expressive Arts for Young Children
          As published: “Expressive Arts for Young Children (3)”
          3

        Junior Year

        0 items

          Fall Semester

          6 items
          1. EDCI 2100
            Field Study in Education
            As published: “Field Study in Education (3)”
            3
          2. EDCI 3110
            Classroom Behavior Management
            As published: “Classroom Behavior Management (2)”
            2
          3. EDCI 3400
            Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar
            As published: “Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar (2)”
            2
          4. EDLI 3500
            Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction
            As published: “Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction (3)”
            3
          5. EDCI 4190
            Technology in the School
            As published: “Technology in the School (3)”
            3
          6. EDEC 3610
            Early Childhood Curriculum
            As published: “Early Childhood Curriculum (3)”
            3

          Requirements

          2 items
          1. Prerequisite: Candidates may only take the professional education core courses listed after being admitted to TEP.
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Co-requisite courses: The EDCI and EDLI courses listed will only be offered in the fall semester.
            Not resolved to a course

          Spring Semester

          5 items
          1. EDCI 2200
            Field Study in Education
            As published: “Field Study in Education (3)”
            3
          2. EDCI 4550
            Methods in Teaching Elementary Mathematics
            As published: “Methods in Teaching Elementary Mathematics (3)”
            3
          3. EDCI 4600
            Methods in Teaching Elementary Science
            As published: “Methods in Teaching Elementary Science (3)”
            3
          4. EDLI 4500
            Foundational and Disciplinary Literacy Instruction and Assessment
            As published: “Foundational and Disciplinary Literacy Instruction and Assessment (3)”
            3
          5. EDEC 4600
            Preschool and Kindergarten Methods and Materials
            As published: “Preschool and Kindergarten Methods and Materials (3)”
            3

          Senior Year

          0 items

            Fall Semester

            4 items
            1. EDSE 4650
              Intervention Strategies for Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities
              As published: “Intervention Strategies for Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities (3)”
              3
            2. EDSE 4640
              Assessment in the Inclusive Classroom
              As published: “Assessment in the Inclusive Classroom (3)”
              3
            3. EDCI 4620
              Field Study in Education
              As published: “Field Study in Education (6)”
              6
            4. EDSE 4660
              Family Involvement and Professional Collaboration
              As published: “Family Involvement and Professional Collaboration (3)”
              3

            Requirements

            5 items
            1. Teacher candidates will spend approximately 100 hours in field placement.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Prerequisite: Teacher candidates may only take the courses on the list after being admitted to Residency I.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Co-requisite courses: The EDCI/EDLI courses on the list will only be offered in the fall semester.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Apply for Residency II. Applications are available on the website under the Office of Educator Preparation.
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Take Praxis II Exams: Teaching Reading (5205), Early Childhood Education (5025), and Special Education: Early Childhood/Early Intervention (5692).
              Not resolved to a course

            Spring Semester

            2 items
            1. EDEC 4720
              Observation and Student Teaching in Pre-K and K-3
              As published: “Observation and Student Teaching in Pre-K and K-3 (9)”
              9
            2. EDCI 4706
              Educational Seminar
              As published: “Educational Seminar (3)”
              3

            Note

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