Early Childhood Education, A.A.S. (2 years)

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
(AASEC03)

Potential Opportunities: The program is designed to continue the academic requirements for the assistant director and director position in the same work sites as described in the ECE Certificate Program. Students have opportunities to specialize practicum courses for Infant/Toddler Care and/or Children with Special Needs. Work experience is required in addition to the courses listed.

Prerequisites: Same as for certificate program Early Childhood Education.

General Education:

COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 Credits: 3
ENG 121 - English Composition I [CO1] Credits: 3
MAT 120 - Math for Liberal Arts [MA1] Credits: 4
OR
MAT 155 - Integrated Math I [MA1] Credits: 3
OR
MAT 156 - Integrated Math II [MA1] Credits: 3
PSY 101 - General Psychology I [SS3] Credits: 3
SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology I [SS3] Credits: 3
OR
SOC 205 - Soc of Family Dynamics [SS3] Credits: 3

Total General Education Credits: 15-16

Major Requirements:

ECE 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 102 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques Credits: 3
ECE 103 - Guidance Strategies for Young Children Credits: 3
ECE 111 - Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice Credits: 3
ECE 151 - Early Childhood Education Leadership Development Credits: 1
ECE 180 - Internship Credits: 5
ECE 205 - ECE Nutrition, Health, and Safety Credits: 3
ECE 220 - ECE Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques Credits: 3
ECE 238 - ECE Child Growth and Development Credits: 3
ECE 240 - Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs Credits: 3
ECE 241 - Administration :Human Relations for Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 260 - The Exceptional Child Credits: 3
ECE 280 - Internship Credits: 5

Total Major Credits: 41

Options: Students Choose One Track

Infant/Toddler Track:

Special Needs Track:

Total Track Credits : 3

Electives:

Choose 3 credits of electives

ECE 175 - Special Topics Credits: .5 to 3
ECE 226 - Creativity and the Young Child Credits: 3
ECE 228 - Early Language and Literacy Development in Young Children Credits: 3
ECE 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 6

Total Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: 62-63

Students must have a “C” or better in each practicum course to advance to the next practicum course. Practicum courses are: ECE 102 , ECE 180 , ECE 280 .

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