Early Childhood Education, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare qualified students to become teachers of young children.
Curriculum
The Early Childhood Education program curriculum focuses on the developmental needs of young children from birth to five years of age, and emphasizes a practical approach to supporting and enhancing growth and development. Course work in theory and methods is enhanced by participation in the field experience segment of the program.
The program is available to the student full- or part-time.
Early Childhood Education Requirements |
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| ECE* 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Gen Ed | ENG* 101: Composition | 3 |
| Gen Ed | MAT* 143: Math for Elementary School Teachers or MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy |
3 |
| Gen Ed | PSY* 111: General Psychology I | 3 |
| Gen Ed | GEO* 111: World Regional Geography or ANT* 105: Cross Cultural Issues |
3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| ECE* 214 | Observation, Assessment & Participant Seminar | 4 |
| PSY* 203 | Child Development | 3 |
| COM* 172 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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Choose Two of the Following: Creative Experiences/Children or Methods and Teaching in Early Childhood Education or Methods/Tech Infants/Toddlers |
6 |
| Subtotal: 16 | ||
| PSY* 163 | Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| ECE* 231 | Early Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| ECE* 109 | Science & Math for Children | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 1 | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 5 | 3-4 |
| Subtotal: 15-16 | ||
| ECE* 224 | Advanced Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 3 | 3 |
| Elective^ | Choose any course. | 3 |
| ECE* 295 | Student Teaching Practicum | 6 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| Total Credits Required: 61-62 | ||
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Early Childhood Education degree program requirements, graduates will1. Identify, document, and assess elements that determine quality in early childhood programs.
2. Design a learning environment and use teaching strategies that are based upon child development theory.
3. Plan, implement, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
4. Examine program philosophy and goals, classroom design, teacher/child interaction, planning and implementation of curriculum, observation and assessment of the young child, and family involvement in a variety of early childhood settings.
5. Demonstrate good early childhood practice in an early childhood
setting.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.
Source: 2007-2008 Course Catalog
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