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Early Childhood Education

Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (AA) in Early Childhood Education will be prepared to meet the unique needs of children from birth through age eight in childcare centers, Head Starts, and preschools. Students successfully completing the Early Childhood Education A.A. degree will have acquired the requisite skill for obtaining employment or advancement in the field of early childhood care and education.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Core I
Communications

6
Core II
Mathematics
Core III
Science
Core IV
Arts and Humanities
Core-V
Social Sciences
Core VI
Native American Studies
Core VII
Computer Technology
Total Credit Hours:34
 

Program of Study Courses

EDEC 130Health, Safety, And Nutrition in Early Childhood

3
EDEC 131Health, Safety, And Nutrition in Early Childhood Lab

1
EDEC 210Meeting The Needs of Families

3
EDEC 211Meeting The Needs of Families Lab

1
EDEC 230Positive Child Guidance

3
EDEC 231Positive Child Guidance Lab

1
EDEC 265Professionalism in Early Childhood Education

3
EDEC 266Professionalism in Early Childhood Education Lab

1
EDEC 273Early Childhood Curriculum & Environment I

4
EDEC 283Early Childhood Curriculum & Environment II Lab

4
EDEC 283Early Childhood Curriculum & Environment II Lab

3
PSYX 230Developmental Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:28

Total Credit Hours: 62

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Know and understand young children’s characteristics and needs
  • Know and understand the multiple influences of development and learning
  • Use development knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments
  • Involve families and communalities in their children development and learning
  • Understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment
  • Understand and practice responsible assessment
  • Know about assessment partnerships with families and other professionals