Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

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NAU Yuma

Early Childhood Education, Minor


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Do you enjoy working with young children?  An ever-growing body of research emphasizes the importance of developmentally appropriate, challenging, joyful learning experiences in early childhood education classrooms.  Nationally and throughout the state, there is an increasing focus on the recruitment of highly qualified early childhood education teachers.  The coursework and field experiences of the minor in early childhood education have been designed for you to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become a successful early childhood professional.  When taken in conjunction with the BSED, Elementary Education - Yuma, the coursework leads to Arizona state licensure and certification in Elementary Education and the endorsement in Early Childhood Education. If you have ever dreamed of teaching young children, this minor will enable you to make a positive and lasting difference while engaged in one of the most rewarding jos in the world.

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NAU Yuma

Early Childhood Education, Minor


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NAU Yuma

Early Childhood Education, Minor


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NAU Yuma

Early Childhood Education, Minor


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In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 22
Major GPA 2.5
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Some online/blended coursework Required
Arizona Endorsement

May prepare student for Arizona Endorsement.

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NAU Yuma

Early Childhood Education, Minor


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NAU Yuma

Early Childhood Education, Minor


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