A.A.S., Early Childhood Education
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
Minimum Requirements for Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Degree: 60 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| A.A.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements. | ||
| As part of the A.A.S. requirements complete the following: | ||
| Human Relations | ||
| Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years | ||
| Early Childhood Education Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ECE F101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Profession | 3 |
| ECE F104X | Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F110 | Safe, Healthy Learning Environments | 3 |
| ECE F119 | Curriculum I: Principles and Practices | 3 |
| ECE F130 | Culture, Learning and the Young Child | 2 |
| ECE F132 | Young Child and the Family | 1 |
| or LS F101X | Library Information and Research | |
| or ECE F249 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education | |
| ECE F140 | Positive Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
| ECE F210X | Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECE F213 | Curriculum: Thinking, Reasoning and Discovery | 3 |
| ECE F214 | Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE F229X | Foundations in Nutrition and Physical Wellness | 3 |
| ECE F235 | Screening, Assessment and Recording | 3 |
| ECE F240 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ECE F242 | Child and Family Ecology | 3 |
| ECE F170 | Practicum I | 3 |
| or ECE F299 | Practicum for CDAs | |
| ECE F270 | Practicum II | 3 |
