Disclaimer: This sample Multi-Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the School for Professional Studies.
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 Term 1 |
|---|
| ENGL-220 |
Researched Writing |
3 |
| ENGL-115 |
Foundations for College Writing II |
3 |
| CORE-110 |
Vanguard Foundations of College Writing I |
3 |
| |
3 |
| | Units | 12 |
| Year 4 Term 1 |
|---|
| ECED-330 |
Early Foundations for Moral and Character Development |
3 |
| ECED-340 |
Transitional Kindergarten Programs |
3 |
| ECED-338 |
Advanced Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Year 4 Term 2 |
|---|
| ECED-345 |
STEM/STEAM: Technology and Engineering for the Young Child |
3 |
| ECED-350 |
Ministering to Parents and Families |
3 |
| ECED-410 |
Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Term 4 Term 3 |
|---|
| ECED-460 |
Advanced Practicum I |
3 |
| ECED-499 |
Capstone for Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts Degree |
3 |
| ECED-465 |
Advanced Practicum II |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Year 1 Term 2 |
|---|
| ENGL-230 |
Literary Perspectives |
3 |
| |
3 |
| |
3 |
| |
3 |
| | Units | 12 |
| Year 1 Term 3 |
|---|
| |
3 |
| |
3 |
| |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Year 2 Term 1 |
|---|
| |
6 |
| |
3 |
| |
3 |
| | Units | 12 |
| Year 2 Term 2 |
|---|
| |
6 |
| |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Year 2 Term 3 |
|---|
| |
9 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Year 3 Term 1 |
|---|
| ECED-300 |
Guiding the Young Child's Behavior |
3 |
| ECED-305 |
The Exceptional Child and the Inclusive Classroom |
3 |
| |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Year 3 Term 2 |
|---|
| ECED-315 |
Math and Science for the Young Child |
3 |
| ECED-320 |
Language and Literacy for Young Children |
3 |
| ECED-306 |
Exceptional Children: Teaching Language Arts, Math and Science for Students With Severe Disabilities |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| Year 3 Term 3 |
|---|
| ECED-400 |
Early Communication Skills and Literacy In Multilingual Communities |
3 |
| ECED-405 |
Advanced Curriculum Design and Development in Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| ECED-327 |
STEM/STEAM: Arts and Creative Learning for the Young Child |
3 |
| | Units | 9 |
| | Total Units | 117 |