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 at least 24 credits in general education competencies.

General Education Requirements - 24-25 Credits

ENG 101	English Composition	3
ENG 1XX	Writing Competency (WR)	3
COM 1XX	Communications Competency (COM)	3
CAP 1XX	Computer Literacy Competency (CL)	3
MATH 1XX	Math Competency (MATH)	3
	Science Competency (SCI)	3-4
PSY 112	Introduction to Psychology (SS)	3
	Cultural Competency (CU or E/P)	3

Non-Major Core Requirements - 3 Credits

IDA 120

Intellectual Discovery Strategies OR Elective

Early Childhood Major Core Requirements - 33 credits

Freshman Year

ECE 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 102	Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Early Childhood Programs	3
ECE 110	Creativity in Young Children	3
ECE 120	Math & Science for Young Children	3
PSY 115	Child Development	3

Sophomore Year

ECE 201	The Exceptional 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:		60-61

* Students may choose ECE 220 Multicultural Aspects of Early Childhood for the Humanities Elective.

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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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