Associate in Early Childhood Education Classes
Curriculum
In addition to major core requirements, all students enrolled in associate degree programs must complete a minimum of 21 credits in general education courses.
General education core requirements - 22 credits
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG 1XX | English Elective | 3 |
| COM 105 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| CAP 1XX | Computer Literacy (CAP) | 3 |
| MATH 1XX | Mathematics (MATH) | 3 |
| SCI 1XX | Science w/lab (SCI) | 4 |
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Electives - 6 credits
| OPEN | Electives | 6 |
Early Childhood major core requirements - 33 credits
Students entering with a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential will be awarded 9 credits (ECE 102 and one 6-credit CDA practicum toward elective credits) towards the associate or bachelor's degree.
Freshman year
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECE 110 | Creativity and the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 120 | Math and Science for Young Children | 3 |
| PSY 115 | Child Development | 3 |
Sophomore year
| ECE 201 | The Exceptional Child and Learner | 3 |
| ECE 210 | Observation and Assessment in the Early Childhood Classroom | 3 |
| ECE 221 | Social and Emotional Development in Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 231 | Early Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| ECE 251 | Student Teaching I | 3 |
| ECE 252 | Student Teaching II | 3 |
Total credits: |
61 |
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Course sections noted with an 'H' are delivered in a hybrid format (a combination of on-campus and online learning).
Course sections noted with an 'O' are delivered in an online format.
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