A55220 – Early Childhood Education - Combined AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
This is the program that is approved by NCCCS |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 76 |
Yes |
Description
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. Early Childhood Education: A program that prepares individuals to promote child development and learning, work with diverse families and children, observe, document and assess to support young children and families, use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum, and use developmentally effective approaches in collaboration with other early childhood professionals. Potential course work includes instruction in all areas of child development such as emotional/social/health/physical/language/communication, approaches to play and learning, working with diverse families, and related observations/student teaching experiences.
Program Requirements
General Education
1st Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
2nd Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Technical Core
Early Education Technical Core
Complete all of the following Courses:
| EDU-119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| EDU-131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| EDU-144 | Child Development I | 3 |
| EDU-145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU-146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| EDU-151 | Creative Activities | 3 |
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| EDU-221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU-234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 |
| EDU-280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | 3 |
| EDU-284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | 4 |
Choose 1 set
Complete the following:
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU-250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 |
| EDU-261 | Early Childhood Administration I | 3 |
| EDU-262 | Early Childhood Administration II | 3 |
Choose either EDU216/250 OR EDU261/262
Required English
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Additional Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Required Biology
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Additional Natural Sciences
Complete the following:
Other Major Hours - Required
Other Major Hours Required
Other Major Hours - Required
Complete all of the following Courses:
For Career Entry pathway only
Other Required Courses
ACA
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
Contact the program advisor for schedule planning