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.
Coursework 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 childcare 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 Education |
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 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 32
General Education Courses
Communications:
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Education |
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 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
3
|
0
| 3 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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