Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree
You can earn an associate of applied science degree in early childhood education.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of 60 Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core |
42 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ECED 1050 | Expressive Arts | 3 |
| ECED 1060 | Observation, Assessment, and Guidance | 3 |
| ECED 1110 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| ECED 1120 | Preschool Child Development | 2 |
| ECED 1150 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECED 1160 | Early Language and Literacy | 3 |
| ECED 1220 | Pre-Practicum | 1 |
| ECED 1230 | School Age Child Development and Programming | 2 |
| ECED 1260 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECED 1610 | Infant Practicum | 1 |
| ECED 1620 | Toddler Practicum | 1 |
| ECED 1630 | Preschool Practicum | 1 |
| ECED 1640 | School Age Practicum | 1 |
| ECED 2050 | Children with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| ECED 2060 | Early Childhood Education Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| ECED 2500 | Early Childhood Administration | 3 |
| HLTH 1730 | Pediatric Basic Life Support and First Aid | 0.5 |
| HPER 1550 | Lifetime Wellness | 3 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science & Social Science |
4-6 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BSAD 1040 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| PSYC 1810 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Combination of Oral and Written Communication |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| BSAD 2050 | Business Communications | 3 |
Mathematics |
3-6 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| MATH 1010 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
Science or Technologyselect from list or any Natural Science course |
2-6 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| OFFT 1500 | Microsoft Office | 3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
ElectivesSee advisor and confirm with transfer institution for recommended electives. |
3-4 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 1110 | Introduction to Professional Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2000 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| INFO 1710 | Web Page Development | 1 |
| SIGN 1000 | Conversational Sign Language | 1-2 |
| SOCI 2150 | Exploring Unity and Diversity | 3 |
| SPAN 1200 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN 1210 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |