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Early Childhood Care and Education, Associate of Applied Science EC13

The Early Childhood Care and Education associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in child care and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science Degree with a specialization in one of the following areas: paraprofessional or program management.

Curriculum Outline

First Semester

SEMN 1000First Semester Seminar

0
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3
MATH 1111College Algebra

3
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3
or
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

Second Semester

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3
SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3
ECCE 1101Introduction to ECCE

3

Third Semester

ECCE 1103Child Growth and Development

3
ECCE 1105Health, Safety and Nutrition

3
ECCE 1112Curriculum and Assessment

3
ECCE 1113Creative Activities for Child

3

Fourth Semester

ECCE 1121EarlyChildhoodCare&Ed Practicu

3
ECCE 2115Language and Literacy

3
ECCE 2116Math and Science

3
ECCE 2201Exceptionalities

3

Fifth Semester

ECCE 2202Social Issues&Family Involveme

3
ECCE 2203Guidance Classroom Management

3
ECCE 2310Paraprofess Methods&Materials

3
and
ECCE 2312Paraprofessional Role&Practice

3
or
ECCE 2320Program Admin&Facility Manage

3
and
ECCE 2322Personnel Management

3

Six Semester

ECCE 2240Early CCE Internship

12

Total Credit Hours: 72