Early Childhood Education Diploma (D55220)
The Early Childhood Education 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.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Educ |
4
|
0
| 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, & Commun |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 184 | Early Child Intro Pract |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 31
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Select One
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Educ |
4
|
0
| 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, & Commun |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
19
|
2
| 20 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 184 | Early Child Intro Pract |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
16
|
3
| 17 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37