Early Childhood Education (A55220)
(Formerly A552204 for Early Childhood Education)
Associate Degree Program
Career Information
The Early Childhood Associate 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.
Fall Semester I
| EDU 119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Spring Semester I
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 184 | Early Childhood Introductory Practicum | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 5 | 14 |
Summer Semester I
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | or | | | |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Math/Science Elective | 2-3 | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Semester Total: | 8-9 | 2-3 | 9-10 |
Math/Science Elective: Choose from Math/Science Electives below.
Fall Semester II
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| | or | | | |
| EDU 261 | Early Childhood Administration I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 259 | Curriculum Planning | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 271 | Educational Technology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 17-18 | 2 | 18-19 |
Spring Semester II
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, & Twos | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 251 | Exploration Activities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| | Social Science/EDU Elective | | | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 9 | 16 |
Social Science/EDU Elective: Choose from Social Science/EDU Elective below.
| Total Hours: | 66-68 | 18-19 | 73-75 |
Math/Science Electives
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BIO 140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Social Science or EDU Electives
| EDU 235 | School-Age Development and Programs | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 262 | Early Childhood Administration II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 3 |