2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Early Childhood Education – Career A.A.S.

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A55220C)

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students can choose from three degree programs; a Career Track Associates Degree (A55220C), a College Transfer Associates Degree with a Teacher Licensure (A55220L), or a College Transfer Associates Degree Non Licensure (A55220NL). All three programs combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs.

This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Early Childood Education-Career A.A.S. Curriculum

Fall Semester-1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
ACA 115Success & Study Skills

I

0

2

0

1

OR

ACA 122College Transfer Success

FA, SP, SU

0

2

0

1

*ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

EDU 119Introduction to Early Childhood Education

FA, SP

4

0

0

4

EDU 144Child Development I

FA

3

0

0

3

EDU 145Child Development II

FA

3

0

0

3

EDU 146Child Guidance

FA, SU

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester – 1st Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
*MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

EDU 131Child, Family, and Community

SP

3

0

0

3

EDU 153Health, Safety and Nutrition

SP

3

0

0

3

EDU 221Children with Exceptionalities

SP

3

0

0

3

COM 231Public Speaking

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

HUM Elect

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Fall Semester – 2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

PSY 150General Psychology

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

OR

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

EDU 234Infants, Toddlers, and Twos

FA, SU

3

0

0

3

EDU 151Creative Activities

FA, SU

3

0

0

3

EDU 280Language and Literacy Experiences

FA, SU

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Spring Semester – 2nd Year

AdvisingTermCLClCr
EDU 261Early Childhood Administration I

SP

3

0

0

3

EDU 262Early Childhood Administration II

SP

3

0

0

3

EDU 251Exploration Activities

SP

3

0

0

3

EDU 284Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

FA, SP

1

9

0

4

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 66

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIREDTO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 18
MAJOR COURSES 44
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 04
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 66

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