Early Childhood Education - General (AAS) A55220G
The Early Childhood Education - General 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
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Educ |
4
|
0
| 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community |
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 and Nutrition |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 259 | Curriculum Planning |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 284 | Early Child Capstone Prac |
1
|
9
| 4 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Major Electives: Select 8 hours
| EDU 162 | Observ & Assess in ECE |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 163 | Classroom Mgmt and Instruction |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 188 | Issues in Early Child Ed |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| EDU 222 | Learners w/ Behavior Disorders |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 251 | Exploration Activities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 282 | Early Childhood Literature |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 15-16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
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, and Community |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
16
|
2
| 17 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 145 | Child Development II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
18
|
0
| 18 |
Summer Term
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5-6
|
2
| 6-7 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
2-3
|
0
| 6 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8-9
|
0
| 12 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 259 | Curriculum Planning |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 284 | Early Child Capstone Prac |
1
|
9
| 4 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
2-3
|
0
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9-10
|
9
| 12 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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