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
The AAS in Early Childhood Degree Program at Haywood Community College is accredited by the Commission on Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1313 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005. (800) 424-2460 ext. 8007. The accreditation term runs from July 2015 through July 2022.
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Suggested Schedule for 2017-2018 (Updated May 02, 2018)
Associate In Applied Science Degree (AAS) A55220
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 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 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 17 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| or COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| or ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 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-173 | Becoming a Professional in Early Childhood Education | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-234 | Infants, Toddlers, & Twos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 18 | |||||
Students may choose from the following tracks to meet their individual goals in the Early Childhood field:
Early Childhood Education Track ‐ This track is designed to prepare the student to work in Early Childhood Program.
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 6 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-154 | Social/Emotion/Behavior Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-271 | Educational Technology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Natural Science and Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: 15-16 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-235 | School-Age Development and Programs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-251 | Exploration Activities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-254 | Music and Movement for Children | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 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 a(n) Early Childhood Center or Family Day Care Home.
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 6 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-262 | Early Childhood Administration II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | 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: 16 | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 72-73
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| or CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| or MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| or MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |