Early Childhood Education Diploma
Credential: Diploma (Code: D55220)
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will 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 a Diploma. 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 Childhood Education Diploma Curriculum
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | | I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | | FA, SP, SU | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| *ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | | FA, SP | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance | | FA, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 20 |
Spring Semester
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | | FA, SP, SU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities | | FA, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 12 |
Fall Semester
| *MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | | FA, SP, SU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| *MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | | FA, SP, SU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | | FA, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | | FA, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | | FA, SP | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 13 |
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
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| GENERAL EDUCATION |
9 |
| MAJOR COURSES |
35 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
01 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
45 |
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