Elementary Education Early Childhood Minor

Early Childhood Education is not currently accepting students. At this time, this program is only available for post-degree students.

Students with a minor in early childhood education must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of department page.

Total Credits Required


ED 233 Early Childhood Development	3
ED 292 Early Intervention Birth to Age Eight	3
ED 293 Family Partnerships in Early Childhood Education	4
ED 294 Application of Theories and Practices within Early Childhood Settings	4
ED 393 Assessment in Early Childhood Environments	4
ED 490 Internship in Early Childhood Environments	2

Note: Students who elect to complete a minor in elementary education early childhood must student teach in an elementary 4-8 setting and a K-3 setting. Students complete this requirement as part of their major.

Professional Education - 12 cr.
ED 423A Teaching in the Elementary School (5 cr.)
ED 423E Teaching in Early Childhood Grades K-3 (6 cr.)
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching (1 cr.)

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.