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Program Description
The Early Childhood
Education Associate in Applied Science program is designed to prepare
students as skilled and creative early childhood educators. The program
curriculum is based upon the standards set by the National Association
for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The coursework combines
theory and practical application in such areas as child growth and
development, child guidance and curriculum development, professional
growth, and facility directorship with emphasis on such issues as
meeting the individual needs of the child, cultural diversity, and
inclusion. The Associate Degree program includes two student teaching
field experience courses totaling 300 hours in the field. Home care
providers and other childcare professionals may utilize their sites for
the program’s observation course component. All students are required to
complete their 300 hours of student teaching at licensed sites approved
by the Department.
Curriculum
Requirements: 62 credits
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Required
Program Courses: |
Credits |
Required
General Education: |
Credits |
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ECE 101
Introduction to ECE: The Child’s Learning Environment |
3 |
ENG 101 College
Composition |
3 |
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ECE 108 Health
Safety & Nutrition |
3 |
GEN 100 College
Success Management |
1 |
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ECE 170
Observation & Assessment |
3 |
MAT 122 Finite Math |
3 |
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ECE 190
Guidance of Young Children |
3 |
PSY 180 Child
Growth & Development |
3 |
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ECE 202 Language &
Literacy |
3 |
SCI 101 Introduction to
Environmental Science |
3 |
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ECE 206 Education
of Children w/ Special Needs |
3 |
SPE 101 Oral
Communications |
3 |
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ECE 207 Infant &
Toddler Curriculum Development |
3 |
General Education Core II |
3 |
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ECE 210 Management
of Child Care Centers |
3 |
General Education Core IV |
3 |
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ECE 219
Curriculum – Preschool through Primary-age |
3 |
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22 |
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ECE 255
Practicum I |
3 |
Open Electives:
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3 |
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ECE 265 Practicum
II |
4 |
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EDU 160 Technology in Education |
3 |
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Upon successful completion
of the Associate in Applied Science Degree Program, the student will:
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Express a firm knowledge base of concepts and ideas that include
curriculum development, methodology, and assessment.
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Integrate effectively the knowledge of child development with the
application of learning theories, appropriate principles and best
practices.
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Create appropriate instructional plans to actively engage young
learners through problem solving, critical thinking and natural inquiry
to meet each child's level of development.
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Use clear and effective communication skills (oral and written)
with children, parents, professional peers and the community.
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Demonstrate the ability to recognize and meet the needs of
diverse learners in the early learning environment.
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Engage in professional development through research, innovative
and reflective writing practices in the education field and as life-long
skills. [Information Literacy]
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Demonstrate a true enthusiasm for
learning, working with young children - birth through primary-age and
teaching that encompasses advocating for children and the early
childhood profession through service to others and professional
collaboration.
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