2023-2024 Academic Catalog

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

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 146Child Guidance

FA, SU

3

0

0

3

EDU 221Children with Exceptionalities

SP

3

0

0

3

EDU 145Child Development II

FA

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:20

Spring Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

EDU 131Child, Family, and Community

SP

3

0

0

3

EDU 151Creative Activities

FA, SU

3

0

0

3

EDU 153Health, Safety and Nutrition

SP

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Fall Semester

AdvisingTermCLClCr
*MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

OR

*MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

EDU 234Infants, Toddlers, and Twos

FA, SU

3

0

0

3

EDU 280Language and Literacy Experiences

FA, SU

3

0

0

3

EDU 284Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

FA, SP

1

9

0

4

Total Credit Hours:13
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION 9
MAJOR COURSES 35
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 01
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 45

C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit