Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Early Child Development and Education, Minor

Core Courses:
CDV 325Infancy and Early Childhood3
CDV 220Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children3
CDV 240Early Childhood Development and Curriculum3
CDV 260Introduction to Observation and Assessment in ECE3
CDV 363Development in Diverse Contexts 13
CDV 462Atypical Development 13
CDV 480Practicum in Early Childhood Education3
Select one course from the following:3
Schoolage Years
Advanced Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood
Supervision in Early Childhood Settings
Parenting and Child Guidance 1
Stress, Risk, & Resilience 1
Total Hours24
1

Students enrolled in the Minor in Early Childhood Development and Education program may take CDV 363, CDV 366, CDV 380, and CDV 462 after they have completed CDV 325. Minors in ECDE may request permissions numbers for these courses from their minor advisor or the Child Development Department to override any remaining prerequisites.