About this Program
- College: Education
- Credits: 15 minimum | Completed with minimum grades of C
- Contact: Email | 1002 Norman Hall | 352.273.4376
School Information
Students in the School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies are uniquely positioned to learn from leaders in the field while simultaneously applying that learning in individually relevant professional settings.
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CONTACT
352.273.4275
P.O. Box 117050
1801 NORMAN HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-7050
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Curriculum
The Early Childhood Studies minor facilitates understanding of the transdisciplinary field of early childhood studies by exploring the intersections among early care and education, health/mental health, and family support systems. The scope of courses explores the science, policy, and implementation of practices to support early development, learning, health, and wellbeing from child- and family-centered equity perspectives, specifically focusing on birth to age 5. This minor does not lead to teacher certification.
Prerequisites
- Must be junior status (60+ accumulated credits) to register for courses.
- Apply for the minor after earning 45 credits and before earning 100 credits.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA is required, and transfer credits are not accepted. All courses must be taken at UF.
- Initiate the application to add the minor
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EEC 3023 | Science of Early Childhood Development and Learning | 3 |
| EEC 3402 | Families as a Context for Early Childhood Development and Learning | 3 |
| EEC 3411 | Foundations of EC Systems and Supports | 3 |
| EEC 3704 | Supporting Early Childhood Learning and Development | 3 |
| EEC 3731 | Supporting Early Childhood Health and Wellbeing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |