Janette Ralston, PhD, Education Division Chair
Goodhue Academic Center - Room 102
(270) 384-8163
ralstonj@lindsey.edu

Melissa Saunier-Arnold, MA, Program Coordinator
Goodhue Building - Room 209
(270) 384-8584, Education Division Office: (270) 384-8159
arnoldm@lindsey.edu

This program allows students to meet federal requirements for Head Start teachers as well as prepare individuals for careers in child care settings. Many of the courses within the curriculum may be applied to Bachelor of Arts degree programs in Teacher Education or Human Services and Counseling.

Degree Requirements

A. General Education Requirements: 24 - 28 hours

• Introduction to Psychology (PSYC  1003) is a prerequisite for EDUC 3123 and EDUC 3143 - 3 hours

B. Program Requirements: 28 hours

• Computer Concepts and Applications (CIS 1003) - 3 hours
• The Teaching Profession (EDUC 2123) - 3 hours
• First Aid (PHED 1021) - 1 hour
• Nutrition (PHED 2013) - 3 hours
• Applied Learning in Early Childhood Care & Dev. (EDUC 2003) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Human Services (HS 2103) - 3 hours
• Marriage and Family (HS 2203) - 3 hours
• Capstone Field Experience (EDUC 2393) - 3 hours
• Principles of Lifelong Learning (EDUC 3123) - 3 hours
• The Exceptional Child (EDUC 3143) - 3 hours

C. Program Electives: 6 hours

• Select six additional credit hours from Human Services and Counseling, Education or Psychology.

D. General Electives: 3 - 6 hours

TOTAL: 64 HOURS