Early Childhood Development and Education (BS) – Early Childhood Development

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TRACK Early Childhood Development majors take a variety of courses related to young children and their learning, development, and family environment. Students take a series of core and specialization courses to prepare them to work with children, parents, and families in a variety of settings. This degree culminates in a semester-long practicum.

Admission Requirements

• Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, i.e. an AA degree from an approved Florida College System or State University System institution.
• Have a minimum 2.75 overall GPA, with provisional acceptance for one semester if GPA is 2.5 (GPA must be 2.75 by the second semester).
• Complete Child Development Common Program Prerequisite courses with a minimum letter grade of "C" (2.0) or better.
• Meet the Gordon Rule Requirement.
• Meet Foreign Language Admission Requirement.

Degree Requirements

• Students must seek advising through the Early Childhood Development and Education staff in the Education Complex, Suite 122 or by e-mail (ece@ucf.edu) prior to registering for classes.
• The courses designated in 1. (General Education) and 2. (Prerequisites) should be completed prior to admission to the major and upper division education courses.
• Students must earn a "C" (2.0) or better in each required Early Childhood Development and Education course. However, a minimum overall 2.75 GPA in all courses within the major is required.