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 | 3 |
| Core III | Arts and Humanities | 6 |
| Core IV | Social Sciences | 7 |
| Core V | Native American Studies | 4 |
| Core VI | Computer Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 35 |
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Early Childhood Education
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Core I
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Communications
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COMX 111 Public Speaking
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3
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WRIT 101 College Writing
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3
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M 130 Math for Elementary Teachers I
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3
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Science (*Science with Lab recommended for transfer)
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PSYX 250 Biological Psychology
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4
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Core III
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Arts and Humanities
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ARTZX 211/221 Drawing I/Painting I
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3
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LIT 110 Introduction to Literature
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3
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Core IV
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Social Sciences
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PSYX 100 Introduction to Psychology
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3
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SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Core V
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Native American Studies
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{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option
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3
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Core VI
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Technology
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{1) 3 credit Technology option
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3
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Total General Education Credits required for degree
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31
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Program of Study Courses
| EDEC 130 | Health, Safety, And Nutrition in Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDEC 131 | Health, Safety, And Nutrition in Early Childhood Lab | 4 |
| EDEC 210 | Meeting The Needs of Families | 3 |
| EDEC 211 | Meeting The Needs of Families with Lab | 3 |
| EDEC 231 | Positive Child Guidance Lab | 3 |
| EDEC 265 | Professionalism in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDEC 266 | Professionalism in Early Childhood Education Lab | 3 |
| EDEC 273 | Early Childhood Curriculum & Environment I | 3 |
| EDEC 283 | Early Childhood Curriculum & Environment II Lab | 3 |
| EDEC 283 | Early Childhood Curriculum Design & Implementation II with Lab | 3 |
| PSYX 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 25 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Early Childhood Education
First Semester (FA)
| CAPP 131 | Basic Microsoft Office | 3 |
| Core III | Elective | 3 |
| EDEC 130 | Health, Safety, And Nutrition in Early Childhood | 3 |
| NASX 117 | History and Culture Of The Fort Peck Tribes | 4 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing | 3 |
Second Semester (SP)
Third Semester (FA)
| BIOB 160 | Principles of Living Systems | 3 |
| EDEC 210 | Meeting The Needs of Families | 3 |
| PSYC 230 | | 3 |
Fourth Semester (SP)
| EDEC 265 | Professionalism in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Core III | Elective | 3 |
| EDEC 283 | Early Childhood Curriculum & Environment II Lab | 3 |
| NUTR 221 | Basic Human Nutrition | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
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