Early Childhood Care & Education Degree

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Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Description:

The Early Childhood Care and Education Degree Program prepares you for careers in early childhood care and related fields. If you enjoy being and working with children, this program offers you the chance to enter the job market with a credential indicating that you have received accredited and professional training.

The curriculum emphasizes a combination of early childhood theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. The program prepares you for employment as a lead teacher, paraprofessional, or program manager in child development centers, pre-K programs, and home- and group-care settings. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Career Information and Occupational Outlook:

Program Admission Requirements

Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores.
Be at least 16 years old.
Present appropriate test scores, or present an official transcript documenting college level English and mathematics with grades of “C” or better.
Apply for a criminal record check, and present official documentation of a TB test.

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses (30 Credit Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I	5
ENG 193	Composition and Rhetoric II	5
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities	5
MAT 191	College Algebra	5
PSY 191	Introductory Psychology	5
SOC 191	Introduction to Sociology	5

Fundamental Occupational Courses (27 Credit Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
ECE 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education	5
ECE 103	Human Growth and Development I	5
ECE 105	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	5
ECE 112	Curriculum Development	3
ECE 121	Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I	3
ECE 122	Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum II	3

Specific Occupational Courses (38 Credit Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ECE 113	Art for Children	3
ECE 114	Music and Movement	3
ECE 115	Language Arts and Literature	5
ECE 116	Math and Science	5
ECE 201	Exceptionalities	5
ECE 202	Social Issues and Family Involvement	5
ECE 224	Early Childhood Care Education Internship	12

(Completion of ONE of the following specializations is required)

SPECIALIZATION I – PARAPROFESSIONAL (15 Credit Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ECE 203	Human Growth and Development II	5
ECE 211	Methods and Materials	5
ECE 212	Professional Practices	5

SPECIALIZATION II – PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (15 Credit Hours)

Course	Title	Credit Hours
ECE 217	Program Administration	5
ECE 221	Facility Management	5
ECE 222	Personnel Management	5

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