Human Development and Family Science: Early Childhood Education, BS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2024-2025. Learn more about University Academic Regulation 3.1.

Minimum Overall Grade Point Average: 2.50
Total Hours: 124

General Education Requirements
English Composition
See Academic Regulation 3.5
ENGL 1113Composition I3
or ENGL 1313 Critical Analysis and Writing I
ENGL 1213Composition II3
or ENGL 1413 Critical Analysis and Writing II
American History & Government
Select one of the following:3
Survey of American History
American History to 1865 (H)
American History Since 1865 (DH)
POLS 1113American Government3
Analytical & Quantitative Thought (A)
MATH 1483Mathematical Functions and Their Uses (A)3
or MATH 1513 College Algebra (A)
Humanities (H)
ENGL 2413Exploring Literature (DH)3
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to American Studies (DH)
Historical Geography of North America to 1800 (H)
Western Civilization to 1500 (H)
Western Civilization after 1500 (H)
World History 1500 to Present (H)
History of the Present (H)
American Thought and Culture: Survey (H)
Natural Sciences (N)
Must include one Laboratory Science (L) course
BIOL 1113
BIOL 1111
Introductory Biology (N)
and Introductory Biology Laboratory (LN)
4
or BIOL 1114 Introductory Biology (LN)
Course designated (N)4
Social & Behavioral Sciences (S)
GEOG 1113Introduction to Cultural Geography (IS)3
or GEOG 1713 Regions & Nations in Global Context (IS)
Additional General Education
Select one of the following:3
Elementary Statistics (A)
Elementary Statistics for Business and Economics (A)
Elementary Statistics for the Social Sciences (A)
HDFS 2113Lifespan Human Development (S)3
or HDFS 2114 Lifespan Human Development: Honors
HDFS 2123Developmental Disabilities: Issues Across the Lifespan (D)3
Hours Subtotal41
Diversity (D) & International Dimension (I)
May be completed in any part of the degree plan
At least one Diversity (D) course
At least one International Dimension (I) course
College/Departmental Requirements
Human Sciences
UNIV 1111First Year Seminar (or other approved first year seminar course)1
EDHS 1111First Year Seminar Supplement1
Human Development and Family Science
HDFS 1112Introduction to Human Development and Family Science2
Hours Subtotal4
Major Requirements
Early Childhood Education
HDFS 2211Early Childhood Field Experience I1
HDFS 2223Foundations in Early Childhood Education3
HDFS 2233Development of Creative Expression, Play and Motor Skills in Early Childhood3
HDFS 2243Infant-Toddler Programming3
HDFS 3024Literacy Assessment and Instruction in Early Childhood Education4
HDFS 3103Social Development and Social Studies in Early Childhood3
HDFS 3202Early Childhood Field Experience II2
HDFS 3213Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education3
HDFS 3223Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood3
HDFS 3233Guidance and Classroom Management in Programs for Young Children3
HDFS 4313Early Childhood Field Experience III3
HDFS 4323Family, School, and Community3
HDFS 4333Early Childhood Capstone3
HDFS 4339Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education9
HDFS 4363Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education3
Subject Area Requirements
Additional Subject Area Requirements in General Education Requirements Section
Analytical & Quantitative Thought:
MATH 3403Geometric Structures for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers3
MATH 3603Mathematical Structures for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers3
English Composition & Oral Communication:
ENGL 3323Technical Writing3
or ENGL 2513 Introduction to Creative Writing (H)
Social & Cultural Dimension:
CIED 4133Introduction to K-12 English Language Learners3
Natural Sciences:
Select one of the following courses:4
Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
Evolution of the Earth (LN)
Plant Biology (LN)
Introduction to Natural History (LN)
Professional Core
HDFS 3413Infant and Child Development3
HDFS 3513Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science3
EDTC 3123Applications of Educational Technologies3
SPED 3202Educating Exceptional Learners (D)2
Hours Subtotal76
Electives
Electives can be met with any additional courses providing student meets required prerequisites. (Minimum grade of "C")3
Hours Subtotal3
Total Hours124

Other Requirements

  • 45 hours must be upper-division.
  • For licensure/standard certification, the student must demonstrate conversational skills in a foreign language at a novice high level, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. For licensure/standard certification, the student must successfully complete the OGET, OSAT, and OPTE exams and a minimum of three portfolio submissions.
  • Required for graduation:
    1. 2.50 overall GPA and
    2. 2.50 GPA in General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, College/Departmental Requirements, Professional Core and Electives and
    3. 2.50 GPA in General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, Professional Core, Electives and College/Departmental Requirements with no grades below “C” or “P”.
  • Required for recommendation for Licensure/Standard Certification:
    1. 2.50 overall (Graduation/Retention) GPA.
  • Transfer Admission Requirements: 2.00 for less than 31 hours; 2.25 for 31-45 hours; 2.50 for more than 45 hours.
  • The following courses must be completed at Oklahoma State University:
HDFS 2123Developmental Disabilities: Issues Across the Lifespan (D)3
HDFS 2211Early Childhood Field Experience I1
HDFS 2223Foundations in Early Childhood Education3
HDFS 2233Development of Creative Expression, Play and Motor Skills in Early Childhood3
HDFS 2243Infant-Toddler Programming3
HDFS 3024Literacy Assessment and Instruction in Early Childhood Education4
HDFS 3103Social Development and Social Studies in Early Childhood3
HDFS 3202Early Childhood Field Experience II2
HDFS 3213Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education3
HDFS 3223Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood3
HDFS 3233Guidance and Classroom Management in Programs for Young Children3
HDFS 4313Early Childhood Field Experience III3
HDFS 4323Family, School, and Community3
HDFS 4333Early Childhood Capstone3
HDFS 4339Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education9
HDFS 4363Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education3

Additional State/OSU Requirements

  • At least: 60 hours at a four-year institution; 30 hours completed at OSU; 15 of the final 30 or 50% of the upper-division hours in the major field completed at OSU.
  • Limit of: one-half of major course requirements as transfer work; one-fourth of hours earned by correspondence; 8 transfer correspondence hours.
  • Students will be held responsible for degree requirements in effect at the time of matriculation and any changes that are made, so long as these changes do not result in semester credit hours being added or do not delay graduation.
  • Degrees that follow this plan must be completed by the end of Summer 2030.

Finish in Four Plan of Study

The plan below is an example of how students can successfully complete degree requirements in four years. This suggested class schedule plan may be used as a guide and can be adjusted based on individual needs. Students are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to enrollment each semester to plan their class schedule, and students are ultimately responsible for completing all degree requirements.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHours
ENGL 1113
Composition I
or Critical Analysis and Writing I
3
HDFS 1112 Introduction to Human Development and Family Science 2
UNIV 1111 First Year Seminar 1
MATH 1483
Mathematical Functions and Their Uses (A)
or College Algebra (A)
3
Natural Science (N) course 4
POLS 1113 American Government 3
 Hours16
Spring
ENGL 1213
Composition II
or Critical Analysis and Writing II
3
HDFS 2113 Lifespan Human Development (S) 3
STAT 2013
Elementary Statistics (A)
or Elementary Statistics for Business and Economics (A)
or Elementary Statistics for the Social Sciences (A)
3
EDHS 1111 First Year Seminar Supplement 1
Select one of the following: 4
Geology and Human Affairs (LN)
Evolution of the Earth (LN)
Plant Biology (LN)
Introduction to Natural History (LN)
 Hours14
Summer
HIST 1103
Survey of American History
or American History to 1865 (H)
or American History Since 1865 (DH)
3
3 Hour Elective 3
 Hours6
Sophomore
Fall
HDFS 2123 Developmental Disabilities: Issues Across the Lifespan (D) 3
3 hours of Humanities (H) Select one of the following: AMST 2103 (H), GEOG 3093 (H), HIST 1613 (H), HIST 1623 (H), HIST 1823 (H), HIST 2023 (H), or HIST 2333 (H) 3
MATH 3403 Geometric Structures for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers 3
ENGL 2413 Exploring Literature (DH) 3
EDTC 3123 Applications of Educational Technologies 3
 Hours15
Spring
HDFS 2223 Foundations in Early Childhood Education 3
HDFS 3413 Infant and Child Development 3
Select one of the following: 4
Introductory Biology (LN)
Introductory Biology (N)
and Introductory Biology Laboratory (LN)
MATH 3603 Mathematical Structures for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers 3
HDFS 3513 Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science 3
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
HDFS 2211 Early Childhood Field Experience I 1
HDFS 2243 Infant-Toddler Programming 3
HDFS 2233 Development of Creative Expression, Play and Motor Skills in Early Childhood 3
SPED 3202 Educating Exceptional Learners 2
ENGL 3323
Technical Writing
or Introduction to Creative Writing (H)
3
CIED 4133 Introduction to K-12 English Language Learners (ECE enrolls in CIED 4103) 3
 Hours15
Spring
HDFS 3202 Early Childhood Field Experience II 2
HDFS 3213 Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education 3
HDFS 3223 Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood 3
HDFS 3103 Social Development and Social Studies in Early Childhood 3
HDFS 3233 Guidance and Classroom Management in Programs for Young Children 3
 Hours14
Senior
Fall
GEOG 1113
Introduction to Cultural Geography (IS)
or Regions & Nations in Global Context (IS)
3
HDFS 3024 Literacy Assessment and Instruction in Early Childhood Education 4
HDFS 4323 Family, School, and Community 3
HDFS 4363 Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 3
HDFS 4313 Early Childhood Field Experience III 3
 Hours16
Spring
HDFS 4333 Early Childhood Capstone 3
HDFS 4339 Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education 9
 Hours12
 Total Hours124