Christian Early Childhood Education Programs of Study

Program Description

The degrees offered in Christian Early Childhoo Education are awarded to students completing 64 credit hours for Associate of Arts; an additional 64 credit hours for Bachelor of Arts; 48 Credit hours for Master and 68 Credit Hours for Doctorate. This program is designed to combine the core classes’ electives, and special topics with the general requirement for completion of each degree study.

program objectives

The objectives of these programs are basic to the institution’s general purpose
and philosophy, and are in keeping with the objectives of the particular concentration. Specifically, these programs of study enable students to:
1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including a comprehensive
understanding of the major books on Human Services
2. Develop an understanding of the underlying principles of Biblical
interpretation;
3. Apply correct biblical principles in decision making and personal Christian
growth;
4. Make effective use of the Bible in a particular ministry of general Christian
service;
5. Develop a understanding of the historical application Human Services of
religion in America and elsewhere;
6. Develop a working knowledge of various manuscripts and translation of
the Bible;
7. Achieve skills in research methodology and preparation of major research
projects.

Prior Knowledge/prerequisites

The prerequisite for enrollment in the Associate in Christian Early Childhood Education is a GED or High School Diploma. For enrollment in the in Christian Early Childhood Education is in earned Associate in Christian Early Childhood Education. For enrollment in the Master in Christian Early Childhood Education is an earned degree in Bachelor in Christian Early Childhood Education. For enrollment in the Doctor in Christian Early Childhood Education is an earned degree in Master in Christian Early Childhood Education. These prerequisites should include a minimum of 19 credit hours in Bible.

Course # Course Name Credit
Bi-En131 English Grammar 3 credit hours
Bi-En132 English Composition 3 credit hours
Re-Ma131 Basic Math 3 credit hours
Bi-134 Manners & Customs I 4 credit hours
Bi-135 Manners & Customs II 4 credit hours
Bi-122 O.T Survey 3 credit hours
Bi-123 N.T. Survey 3 credit hours
Bi-131 The Pentateuch 3 credit hours
Bi-233 Bible Archeology 3 credit hours
Th-221 Bible Doctrine I 3 credit hours
Th-222 Bible Doctrine II 3 credit hours
Th-331 Systematic Theology I 3 credit hours
Th-332 Systematic Theology II 4 credit hours
Pm-121 Biblical Research & Writing 2 credit hours
Pm-223 Beginning Homiletics 3 credit hours
Ph-122 Beginning Hermeneutics 3 credit hours
Ce-231 Childhood Education 4 credit hours
Ce-331 Christian Teaching 3 credit hours
Ce-333 Ministering to Children 3 credit hours
Ce-334 Youth Education in the Church 4 credit hours
Project 12 credit hours

Total 64 credit hours

Course # Course Name Credit
Ps-R 331 General Psychology 3 credit hours
Th-437 Bible and Ethics in Christian Life 3 credit hours
Bi-329 Galatians & Ephesians 4 credit hours
Bi-332 Biblical Understanding 3 credit hours
Bi-431 Poetic Books 3 credit hours
Bi-432 Heart of the N.T. 3 credit hours
Bi-433 The life of Paul 3 credit hours
Bi-531 The Life of Christ 3 credit hours
Ph-332 Apologetics 3 credit hours
Ph-431 Reasoning 3 credit hours
Ce-333 Ministering to Children 4 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Ce-334 Youth Education in the Church 3 credit hours
Ce-335 Christian School Teaching I 3 credit hours
Ce-336 Christian School Teaching II 4 credit hours
Ce-422 Growth and Development of the Young Child 3 credit hours
Ce-423 In service Project 3 credit hours
Ce-431 External Education 3 credit hours
Ce-432 Direct Readings 3 credit hours
Ce-434 Church Education 3 credit hours
Ce-584 Early Intervention Project 4 credit hours

Total 64 credit hours

Course # Course Name Credit
Ph-Re-532 Comparative Religion 3 credit hours
Rel-531 Philosophy of Religion 4 credit hours
Bi-621 Computer Skills 4 credit hours
Ce-435 O.T Literature 3 credit hours
Ce-436 N.T Literature 3 credit hours
Ce-501 Preschool/Spec. Education 4 credit hours
Ce-533 History of Christian Education 4 credit hours
Ce-535 Directed Reading 4 credit hours
Ce-539 The Art of Teaching 3 credit hours
Ce-582 Foundation of Education 3 credit hours
Ce-585 Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors 3 credit hours
Ce-611 Early Childhood Leadership 4 credit hours
Ce-684 Early Childhood Intervention Project 6 credit hours

Total 48 credit hours
SPT-698 Master’s Thesis 6 credit hours

Course # Course Name Credit
Ph-Re-631 Advance Apologetics I 3 credit hours
Ph-Re-632 Advance Apologetics II 4 credit hours
Th-639 Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond 4 credit hours
Th-642 A Theology of Matthew 3 credit hours
Rel-631 Jewish History I 3 credit hours
Rel-632 Jewish History II 4 credit hours
Rel-633 World Religion 3 credit hours
Ce-707 Curriculum and Assessment 4 credit hours
Ce-715 Reading and Language Development 4 credit hours
Ce-718 Special Education Assessment 4 credit hours
Ce-719 Consultation in Special Education 4 credit hours
Ce-841 Methods of Teaching in Special Education 4 credit hours
Ce- 849 Methods of Teaching in Adult Education 4 credit hours
Ce-851 Methods of Teaching in General Education 4 credit hours
Ce-894 Autism Spectrum Disorder 4 credit hours
Ce-878 Field Experience I in Education 6 credit hours
Ce-879 Field Experience II in Education 6 credit hours

Total 68 credit hours
SPT-Dis 898 Dissertation 9 credit hours

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