Early Childhood Education

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The Early Childhood curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Course work includes childhood 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.

Program Information

Use the links to the right to move straight to each degree offered in this program. Clicking on a class title will bring up a description of that class.

Suggested Schedule for 2011-2012 (Updated Feb 13, 2012)

Associate In Applied Science Degree (AAS) A25220

Fall Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
ACA-111 College Student Success 1 0 0 1
CIS-110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
EDU-119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 4 0 0 4
EDU-131 Child, Family, and Community 3 0 0 3
EDU-144 Child Development I 3 0 0 3
ENG-111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
Total: 17
Spring Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-145 Child Development II 3 0 0 3
EDU-146 Child Guidance 3 0 0 3
EDU-151 Creative Activities 3 0 0 3
EDU-153 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 0 0 3
ENG-113 Literature-Based Research 3 0 0 3
or ENG-114 Professional Research & Reporting 3 0 0 3
or COM-120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication 3 0 0 3
or COM-231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
Total: 15

Students may choose from the following tracks to meet their individual goals in the Early Childhood field:

Early Childhood Education Tract ‐ This track is designed to prepare the student to work in Early Childhood Program.

Summer Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 0 0 3
EDU-259 Curriculum Planning 3 0 0 3
EDU-280 Language and Literacy Experiences 3 0 0 3
Total: 9
Fall Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities 3 0 0 3
EDU-261 Early Childhood Administration I 3 0 0 3
EDU-271 Educational Technology 2 2 0 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 0 0 3
Natural Science and Mathematics 3 0 0 3-4
Total: 15-16
Spring Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-235 School-Age Development and Programs 3 0 0 3
EDU-254 Music and Movement for Children 1 2 0 2
EDU-262 Early Childhood Administration II 3 0 0 3
EDU-284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum 1 9 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 0 3
Total: 15

Total Credit Hours: 71-72

Early Childhood Education Administration - This track is designed to prepare the student to operate and administer an Early Childhood Center or Family Day Care Home.

Summer Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities 3 0 0 3
EDU-234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 0 0 3
EDU-280 Language and Literacy Experiences 3 0 0 3
Total: 9
Fall Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
BUS-110 Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
BUS-137 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
EDU-261 Early Childhood Administration I 3 0 0 3
EDU-271 Educational Technology 2 2 0 3
Natural Science and Mathematics 3 0 0 3-4
Total: 15-16
Spring Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
BUS-280 REAL Small Business 4 0 0 4
EDU-262 Early Childhood Administration II 3 0 0 3
EDU-284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum 1 9 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 0 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 0 0 3
Total: 17

Total Credit Hours: 73-74

Early Childhood Education Special Education Track - This track is designed to prepare the student to work in Early Childhood Programs or public school classrooms with a focus on children with special needs.

Summer Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities 3 0 0 3
EDU-234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 0 0 3
EDU-280 Language and Literacy Experiences 3 0 0 3
Total: 9
Fall Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-222 Learners with Behavior Disorders 3 0 0 3
EDU-223 Specific Learning Disabilities 3 0 0 3
EDU-271 Educational Technology 2 2 0 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 0 0 3
Natural Science and Mathematics 3 0 0 3-4
Total: 15-16
Spring Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-247 Sensory and Physical Disabilities 3 0 0 3
EDU-248 Developmental Delays 3 0 0 3
EDU-284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum 1 9 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 0 3
Total: 13

Total Credit Hours: 69-70

Early Childhood Education College Transfer Track - This track is designed for the student who wishes to continue their education at a four-year university or college. It allows the student to complete additional required General Education transfer courses.

Summer Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
EDU-280 Language and Literacy Experiences 3 0 0 3
HIS-131 American History I 3 0 0 3
MAT-140 Survey of Mathematics 3 0 0 3
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 0 3
Total: 12
Fall Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
BIO-111 General Biology I 3 3 0 4
EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities 3 0 0 3
EDU-271 Educational Technology 2 2 0 3
HEA-110 Personal Health/Wellness 3 0 0 3
PSY-150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
Total: 16
Spring Semester 2
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
ANT-210 General Anthropology 3 0 0 3
BIO-130 Introductory Zoology 3 3 0 4
EDU-284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum 1 9 0 4
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 0 3
Total: 14

Total Credit Hours: 74

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