Program: Early Childhood Education (ESOL and Reading Endorsements) B.S. - 2 Year Plan of Study - University of South Florida - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 17, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

PreK through 3rd grade teacher
Early childhood program director

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$35,000 - $50,000

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

EEC 4203 - Programs for Young Children Credit(s): 3
EEC 4307 - Cognitive Experience for Young Children Credit(s): 3
EEC 4706 - Language and Emerging Literacy Credit(s): 3
EEC 4941 - Field Experience I Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 2 (Spring)

EEC 4008 - Teaching Literature and Writing in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3
EEC 4613 - Assessment and Evaluation of Young Children Credit(s): 3
EEC 4942 - Field Experience II Credit(s): 3
RED 4312 - Emergent Literacy Strategies and Assessment Credit(s): 3
TSL 4080 - ESOL Curriculum and Pedagogy Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 3 (Summer)

EEC 4303 - Creative and Affective Experiences for Young Children Credit(s): 3
EEC 4408 - Child, Family & Teacher Relations Credit(s): 3
EEC 4604 - Classroom Management and Guidance of Young Children Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 9

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

EEC 4211 - Science for Young Children Credit(s): 3
EEC 4212 - Integrated Curriculum: Social Sciences/Humanities & Art Credit(s): 3
EEC 4321 - Mathematics for Young Children Credit(s): 3
EEC 4943 - Field Experience III Credit(s): 3
Complete FTCE: Subject Area & Prof. Ed.

Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 5 (Spring)

EEC 4940 - Internship Early Childhood Credit(s): 6
RED 4943 - Practicum in Supporting Students with Reading Difficulties Credit(s): 3
TSL 4251 - Applying Linguistics to ESOL Teaching and Testing Credit(s): 3
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Total Credit Hours: 12