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Program Coordinator
Dr. Hengameh Kermani
(910) 962-4182 Phone
(910) 962-3988 Fax
kermanih@uncw.edu


Education of Young Children
Department of Early Childhood
& Special Education
Watson School of Education
UNCW
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 962-3366


Sample Schedule

First Year

Fall
Basic Studies (15 Hours)

Spring
Basic Studies (15 Hours)

Total Year One: 30



Second Year

Fall
EDN 200 Teacher, School & Society (3)
EDNL 200 Field Experience (1)
PED 350 Motor Behavior (3)
PSY 220 Child Psychology (3) or
PSY 223 Life Span and Human Development (3)
Basic Studies (6)

Spring
BIO 160 Genetics in Human Affairs (3)
END 204 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2)
EDN 227 Aesthetic Development in Young Children (2)
SOC 345 Sociology of the Family (3) or
SOC 349 Sociology of Childhood (3)
Basic Studies (6)

Total Year Two: 32


Third Year

Fall
EDN 303 Instructional Technology (3)
EDN 302 Child Observation & Assessment (3)
EDN 385 Field Experience in Early Childhood Education (1)
EDN 430 Preschool Curriculum (3)
HEA 207 Nutrition (3)
Basic Studies/Elective (3)


Spring
EDN 383 Mathematics and Science for the Early Years (2)
EDN 386 Field Experience in Infant/Toddler Education (1)
EDN 450 Infant and Toddler Program Models (3)
NSG 345 Health Maint. for Young Children (2)
NSGL 345 Health Maint. for Young Children Practicum (1)
PSY 320 Psychology of Infancy & Early Childhood (3)
PSY 322 Psychology of Exceptional Children (3) or
SED 250 Introduction to Special Education (3)

Total Year Three: 31



Fourth Year

Fall
EDN 382 Literacy Development in Early Years (2)
END 387 Field Experience Working with Children with Special Needs (1)
EDN 424 Child Guidance (2)
EDN 451 Adaptive Practice in Early Childhood (3)
EDN 460 Administration of Preschool Programs (3)
SWK 311 Child Abuse & Neglect (3)
Basic Studies/Elective (3)

Spring
EDN 463 Child, Family and Teacher Relations (2)
EDN 465 Practicum (12)

Total Year Four: 31