Early Childhood Education Career Path, AS

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Early Childhood Education, AS

General Education Requirements

ENG* 101 - Composition 3 credits
ENG* 102 - Literature and Composition 3 credits or
ENG* 200 - Advanced Composition 3 credits
PSY* 111 - General Psychology I 3 credits
MAT* 109 - Quantitative Literacy 3 credits or higher
Choose one course in BIO*, CHE*, EAS*, EVS*, PHY* (SK: Scientific Knowledge and Understanding) 3-4 credits
PHL* 111 - Ethics 3 credits
Choose one course in: AD, HK, OC, SR 3 credits
(AD: Aesthetic Dimensions)
(HK: Historical Knowledge/Understanding)
(OC: Oral Communication)
(SR: Scientific Reasoning)

Total General Education Credits: 21-22

++ Math Elective: Generally, students are advised to take MAT* 137 since it is a prerequisite for MAT* 143 and MAT* 144 which are required for Teacher Certification Programs.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Semester

ECE* 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits
ENG* 101 - Composition 3 credits
PSY* 111 - General Psychology I 3 credits
PSY* 122 - Child Growth and Development 3 credits
Choose one course in AD, HK, OC, or SR (Gen Ed) 3 credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Second Semester

ECE* 231 - Early Language and Literacy Development 3 credits
ECS* 107 - Introduction to Exceptional Children I 3 credits
ENG* 102 - Literature and Composition 3 credits or
ENG* 200 - Advanced Composition 3 credits
MAT* 109 - Quantitative Literacy 3 credits (or higher)
ECE Restricted Elective 3 credits (see below )

Total Semester Credits: 15

Third Semester

ECE* 210 - Observations, Participation and Seminar 3 credits
PHL* 111 - Ethics 3 credits
SOC* 111 - Child, Family, School and Community 3 credits
Choose one course in BIO*, EAS*, EVS* or PHY* (Gen Ed - SK: Scientific Knowledge & Understanding) 3 credits
ECE Restricted Elective 3 credits (see below )

Total Semester Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

ECE* 176 - Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 credits
ECE* 295 - Student Teaching 6 credits
ECE Restricted Elective 6 credits (see below )

Total Semester Credits: 15

Total Program Credits: 60

ECE Restricted Electives:

ECE* 103 - Creative Experiences/Children 3 credits
ECE* 106 - Music and Movement for Children 3 credits
ECE* 109 - Science and Math for Children 3 credits
ECE* 110 - Using Computers in ECE 3 credits
ECE* 141 - Infant and Toddler Growth and Development 3 credits (required for ECTC Infant/Toddler Endorsement)
ECE* 142 - Developmental Interventions for Infants and Toddlers at Risk 3 credits
ECE* 180 - CDA Credential Preparation 3 credits
ECE* 181 - CDA Credential Preparation II 3 credits
ECE* 206 - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Programs 3 credits
ECE* 212 - Administrative Leadership in Early Childhood Programs 3 credits
ECE* 213 - Finance for Early Childhood Program 3 credits
ECE* 241 (required for the ECTC Infant Toddler Endorsement)
ENG* 114 - Children’s Literature 3 credits
PSY* 214