Early Childhood Education (Associate in Science Degree)
Early
Childhood Education (Associate in
Science Degree)
This program
is designed to prepare students who are interested in the career field
of early childhood education and for men and women interested in enhancing
parenting skills. The program prepares students for careers as classroom
aides, assistants or teachers in public or private school, and childcare
settings. In addition, a liberal arts core along with specialized courses
is designed for students who wish to pursue transfer to a four-year
institution to continue their studies in Early Childhood Education.
GPA
2.0 required
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
| _ECE*
101 |
Introduction to Early
Childhood Education |
3 |
| ECE* 103 |
Creative Experiences/Children |
3 |
| +ECE* 210 |
Observation, Participation and Seminar |
3 |
| ECE* 176 |
Health, Safety and Nutrition |
3 |
| +ECE* 215 |
The Exceptional Learner |
3 |
| +ECE* 231 |
Early Language and Literacy Development |
3 |
| +ECE* 295 |
Student Teaching Practicum |
6 |
| Arts
and Communications: |
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
| +ENG* 101 |
Composition (*) |
3 |
| * Minimum "C" grade required |
| +ENG* 102 |
Literature & Composition |
3 |
| ENG* 114 |
Children's Literature |
3 |
| COM* 173 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| |
or |
|
| THR* 110 |
Acting I |
|
| Individual
and Society: |
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
| PSY* 111 |
General Psychology I |
3 |
| PSY* 203 |
Child Development |
3 |
| SOC* 101 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
| SOC* 190 |
Self and Others: Dynamics of Diversity |
3 |
| Math
and Science: |
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
+MAT* Elective higher than 101 |
3-4 |
Science Elective |
3-4 |
Electives: |
Open Elective |
3-4 |
(For transfer students, HIS* recommended) |
ECE* Elective** or SOC* Elective |
3 |
Fine Arts Elective |
3-4 |
| Minimum
Total: |
63 |
+
Prerequisite required
** For
students who want to go directly to the workforce, recommended courses
include ECE* 141--Infant/Toddler Growth and Development, ECE* 109--Science and Math for Children, ECE* 180--CDA Credential Preparation,
ECE* 181--CDA Credential Preparation II, ECE* 182--Child Development, ECE* 275--Child, Family and School
Relationships, or ECE* 225--Antibias Issues in Early Childhood Education.
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