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 2018-2019 (Updated Jul 23, 2018)
Associate In Applied Science Degree (AAS) A55220
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-115(Career | Option Only) Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| or ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
| EDU-151 | Creative Activities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 17 | |||||
| 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-234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: 15 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
Students may choose from the following tracks to meet their individual goals in the Early Childhood field:
Early Childhood Education Birth-Kindergarten Licensure Transfer Track (A55220BK)
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 17 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: 16 | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 71
Early Childhood Education-Early Education Non-Licensure Transfer Track (A55220TR)
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 17 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-261 | Early Childhood Administration I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 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 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 16 | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 71
Early Childhood Education-Career Option (Non-Transfer) Track (A55220CO) - This track is designed to prepare the student to work in Early Childhood Program.
| 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 and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-261 | Early Childhood Administration I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-262 | Early Childhood Administration II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: 15 | |||||
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Clinic | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Natural Science and Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | |
| Total: 13-14 | |||||
Total Credit Hours: 66-67
| EDU-154 | Social/Emotion/Behavior Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-235 | School-Age Development and Programs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-251 | Exploration Activities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU-259 | Curriculum Planning | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |