Early Childhood Education Career Track (A55220C)
Associate in Applied Science
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments.
Throughout the Early Childhood Education program, students will gain knowledge and understanding of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and ways to effectively communicate with parents, children, and other professionals in the field. Learning opportunities and course assignments provide students with a strong foundation in evidenced-based and current principles to work with children, families, and the community. Students will show competency in the program by integrating learned theories with practice in early childhood settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Students in the career track will have opportunities to work in a variety of settings with young children and families upon graduation.
Course Sequence
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 119 | Early Childhood Education | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, & Community | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 33 |
| Total | 14-15 | 2 | 15-16 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| – | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language & Literacy Experiences | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 222 | Learners with Beh Disorders | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 261 | Early Childhood Administration I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 262 | Early Childhood Administration II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| Total | 13 | 9 | 16 |
Total Credits: 68
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective– Choose one of the following:
UGETC: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240
Employment Competencies
- Use research- based knowledge on the developmental period of early childhood, individual uniqueness variations for each child, and development and learning in cultural contexts to make evidence-based decisions that support each child.
- Use community resources to support children’s learning and development while supporting families, building partnerships between early learning settings, schools, and community organizations and agencies.
- Create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and inclusive for all children.
- Design and implement developmentally effective curriculum that addresses all domains of learning and utilize technology to enhance learning for all children.
- Support and empower children, families and communities through trusting and respectful reciprocal relationships.
- Use authentic assessment responsibly to make informed decisions to guide children’s learning.
- Communicate effectively in the classroom and other professional settings.
- Serve as a leader, advocate and professional in the field of early education.
- Use the NAEYC code of ethics as a guide to make ethical decisions regarding children and families.
