As part of University of the Cumberlands’ Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education online degree requirements, each student must complete at least 128 semester hours, including those within the major and the coursework required to fulfill the degree requirements within:
- General Education
- Early Childhood Foundations & Related Studies
- Professional Education
Blended Online Format
Early Childhood Education Degree courses will be offered primarily in a synchronous, online format. However, some general education core courses will be offered in a blended online format using Blackboard in the asynchronous environment, as well as face-to-face interactions through:
- Clinical/Practicum/Student-Teaching Observations
- Co-Teaching Professional Development
- Individual Advising Sessions
- On-Site seminars
General Education Sections
- The English Language
- Christian Faith and Values
- Natural and Mathematical Sciences
- Cultural and Aesthetic Values
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
Early Childhood Foundations & Related Studies Requirements
Professional Education
- IECE 234 Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods
- IECE 236 Screening and Assessment in Early Childhood
- IECE 232 Child Development and Learning II
- IECE 330 Teaching Diverse Learners
- IECE 331 Teaching Infants and Toddlers
- IECE 332 Teaching Language and Literacy
- IECE 333 Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies
- IECE 334 Teaching Arts and Humanities
- IECE 335 Instructional and Assistive Technology
- IECE 430 Strategies and Interventions for Exceptional Learners
- IECE 431 Classroom Management and Positive Behavioral Supports
- IECE 432 Working with Parents and Families of all Cultures
- IECE 433 Methods and Materials for Teaching Kindergarten
- IECE 434 Advanced Assessment in Early Childhood
- IECE 435 Early Childhood Administration and Leadership
- IECE 436 Advanced Curriculum Planning and Delivery
- IECE 437 Health and Safety Issues and Services
- IECE 491 Supervised Student Teaching