Early Childhood Education
Associate of Arts Degree
You can earn an associate of arts degree with a concentration 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
|
32.5 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ECED 1050 |
Expressive Arts |
3 |
ECED 1150 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
ECED 1220 |
Pre-Practicum |
1 |
ECED 1221 |
Infant and Toddler Practicum |
2 |
ECED 1240 |
Preschool and School-Age Practicum |
2 |
ECED 2050 |
Children with Exceptionalities |
3 |
ECED 2060 |
Early Childhood Education Curriculum Planning |
3 |
ECED 2070 |
Family and Community Relationships |
3 |
EDUC 1110 |
Introduction to Professional Education |
3 |
GEOG 1020 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
POLS 1000 |
American Government |
3 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
PSYC 1810 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
English / Literature
select one - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
ENGL 2030 |
Creating Poetry I |
3 |
ENGL 2050 |
Creating Stories I |
3 |
ENGL 2070 |
Technical Communications |
3 |
ENGL 2100 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
ENGL 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
ENGL 2150 |
American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
ENGL 2160 |
American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
ENGL 2170 |
Comics and Graphic Novels |
3 |
ENGL 2190 |
Comparative Mythology |
3 |
ENGL 2200 |
British Literature to 1800 |
3 |
ENGL 2210 |
British Literature after 1800 |
3 |
ENGL 2730 |
Fiction and Cinema |
3 |
THEA 1010 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
THEA 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
Fine Arts & Language
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ARTS 1050 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism I |
3 |
ARTS 1060 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism II |
3 |
FREN 1200 |
Elementary French I |
4 |
HUMS 1100 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
MUSC 1010 |
Introduction to Music |
3 |
SPAN 1200 |
Elementary Spanish I |
4 |
Health Education
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
HPER 1550 |
Lifetime Wellness |
3 |
History
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
HIST 1030 |
European Civilization I |
3 |
HIST 1040 |
European Civilization II |
3 |
HIST 1050 |
World History I |
3 |
HIST 1060 |
World History II |
3 |
HIST 2010 |
American History I |
3 |
HIST 2020 |
American History II |
3 |
Mathematics
|
3-5 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
MATH 1010 |
Math for Elementary Teachers |
3 |
Natural Science
select one
|
4-5 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BIOS 1010 |
General Biology |
4 |
CHEM 1090 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
PHYS 1100 |
Physical Science |
4 |
PHYS 1410 |
Elementary General Physics I with Algebra and Trigonometry |
5 |
Oral Communication
select one - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
SPCH 1010 |
Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
SPCH 1110 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Written Communication
must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
Electives
See advisor and confirm with transfer institution for recommended electives.
|
Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ECED 1110 |
Infant and Toddler Development |
3 |
ECED 1120 |
Preschool Child Development |
2 |
ECED 1220 |
Pre-Practicum |
1 |
ECED 1260 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
3 |
ECED 1610 |
Infant Practicum |
1 |
ECED 1620 |
Toddler Practicum |
1 |
ECED 1630 |
Preschool Practicum |
1 |
ECED 2500 |
Early Childhood Administration |
3 |
EDUC 2000 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDUC 2250 |
Children's Literature |
3 |
MATH 1015 |
Geometry for Elementary Teachers |
3 |