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Program Description
The Associate in Science Degree Program
in Early Childhood Education provides students with a solid foundation
in the social, biological, and psychological development of children.
Students take a core of early childhood education courses as well as a
variety of general education courses intended to develop competencies in
critical and analytical thinking; verbal and written communication
skills; problem solving and creative thinking; and mathematical
knowledge, in order to better apply early childhood education pedagogy
and to broaden their foundation for lifelong learning or continued
educational specialization. This degree is designed for two groups of
students: 1) entry-level students who wish to enter an early childhood
program intending to transfer to a four-year institution, and 2) early
child Para educators who seek to broaden and deepen their understanding
of child development and who want to obtain an academic credential. The
number of transferring courses lies with the institution to which a
student transfers and depends upon such factors as course grades and the
student’s chosen major.
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 |
MAT 127 College
Algebra |
3 |
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ECE 202
Language & Literacy |
3 |
PSY 101 Introduction to
Psychology |
3 |
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ECE 206 Education
of Children w/ Special Needs |
3 |
PSY 180 Child
Growth & Development |
3 |
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ECE 219 Curriculum
– Preschool
– Primary-age |
3 |
SPE 101 Oral
Communications |
3 |
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EDU 160 Technology in Education |
3 |
General Education Core II |
3 |
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24 |
General Education
Core II or III |
3 |
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General Education Core IV, lab
science |
4 |
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General Education Core IV |
3 |
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32 |
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Open Electives:
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6 |
Career Opportunities:
Upon successful completion
of this program students will be able to:
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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]
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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