Human Development & Family Studies Early Childhood Education K-3 Emphasis

A partnership between Family and Consumer Studies and the Urban Institute of Teacher Education offers a pathway to K-3 licensure with the HDFS Early Childhood Education major. Students develop knowledge and skills in child development, learning, observation, assessment, pedagogy, and research through classroom and field experiences.

HDFS Core (23 Credits)

C- or better required

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• FCS 1500 Lifespan Human Development (3) BF
• FCS 2400 Modern Family (3) BF
• FCS 3200 Research Methods (4) CW
• FCS 3210 Statistics (4) QB QI*
• FCS 3450 Family Economic Issues (3) BF QI*OR FCS 3500 Financial Skills for Life (3) QI*

Community/Diversity Focused Courses (Choose two from the following):

• • FCS 2180 Family, School, Community Connections (3)
  • FCS 3290 Race, Ethnicity and Family Diversity (4) DV HF^

*Waived by completion of ALL Pre-Licensure courses

Early Child Education Core (21 Credits)

C- or better required

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• FCS 2216 Interacting with Infants and Toddlers (3)*
• FCS 2600 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
• FCS 2610 Understanding Children's Behavior (3)
• FCS 2620 Child Development Practicum (3)
• FCS 2640 Integrated Curriculum Methods (3)
• FCS 3215 Beginnings: Development Infancy and Childhood (3)
• FCS 5170 Creativity in Young Children (3)

*Waived by completion of ALL Pre-Licensure courses

Early Child Education Capstone

C- or better required
ONE course required

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• FCS 5190 Early Childhood Capstone (6)
• FCS 5900 Early Childhood Capstone for In-Service Educators (6)
• EDU 5395 Student Teaching (9)*

*Student accepted into the K-3 Licensure program will take this course

K-3 Pre-Licensing Courses (38 credits)

B or better required with the exception of Math 4010 and 4020 which can be completed with a C or better.

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• NUIP 1020 Scientific Foundations of Nutrition & Health (3) AS OR H EDU 1010 Healthy Lifestyles (3)
• ED PS 2140 Technology in Classrooms (2)
• ED PS 4331 International Children Literature (3) IR
• ED PS 5005 Writing Methods K-6 (3) CW
• ED PS 5315 Reading Methods I (3) CW
• EDU 5316 Basic Intervention for Primary Grade Readers (1)
• EDU 5643 Early Steps Summer Reading Intervention Practicum (3)
• EDU 5375 Science Methods (3)
• MATH 4010 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 1 (4)
• MATH 4020 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II (4)
• SP ED 2011 Inclusive early Childhood & Elementary Classrooms (3)
• SP ED 5021 Assessment and Data-Based Decision (3)
• SP ED 5022 Instruction & Behavioral Support (3)

UITE is highly recommends students also take ED PS 5321 Reading Methods II. Beginning Fall 2025 it will become a required Licensure program pre-req.

Licensure Program Courses (25 Credits)

B- or CR required

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Students must apply and be admitted into the K-3 Licensures program.

• EDU 5310 Theories of Classroom Management (3)
• EDU 5360 Elementary Math Learning Methods (3)
• EDU 5380 Elementary Social Studies Methods (3)
• EDU 5390 Field Practicum (3)
• EDU 5201 Practices, Ethics, and Professional Development (1)
• EDU 5391 Professional Development Seminar (3)
• EDU 5395 Student Teaching (9)

Application Timeline

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We recommend students who begin the combined program as first year students formally apply during their second year of course work. Students who begin the program letter in their college career should meet with an academic advisor to determine the best time to apply for the licensure component. Applications are due by February 1 of the year that the applicant plans to complete their licensure year (ex. due February 1, 2024 for students planning to start licensure program in August of 2024.)

Application requirements for licensure program:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Application
• Personal Statement
• Transcripts, University of Utah, transfer, any concurrent enrollment
• Three letters of recommendation, Academic, Professional and Teaching/Working with kids
• Background check (CACTUS Screenshot for verification)

Students are encouraged to use the Teacher Education Workshop Series for assistance in completing their application.

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