The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) for Early Childhood Education prepares individuals to work within the field of early childhood education field (ECE), focusing on programs serving children birth through 8 years of age. The courses are based on current ECE theory and practice, are offered in a variety of formats, and are scheduled to accommodate those who are already working in the ECE field.
Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
| Required Courses |
41 |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
CFS176/
ECH176 |
Child Development |
3 |
| EED111 |
Multimedia and the Early Childhood Education Classroom |
3 |
| EED200 |
Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| EED210 |
Creative and Cognitive Play |
3 |
| EED211 |
Language Acquisition in the Young Child |
3 |
| EED212 |
Guidance, Management and the Environment |
3 |
| EED215 |
Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness |
3 |
| EED220 |
Child, Family, Community and Culture |
3 |
| EED222 |
Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child |
3 |
| EED250 |
Early Literacy Development |
3 |
| EED255* |
Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession |
3 |
EED260*
EED261* |
Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship (1) OR
Early Childhood Preschool Internship (1)
(two (2) semesters of Internship are required) |
2 |
| EED278* |
Early Learning: Curriculum and Instruction - Birth/Preschool |
3 |
| EED280* |
Observation and Assessment of Typical and Atypical Behaviors |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
25-27 |
| Core Credits |
15-17 |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| First-Year Composition |
| ENG101 |
First-Year Composition (3) AND |
| ENG102* |
First-Year Composition (3) OR |
|
| ENG107* |
First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND |
|
| ENG108* |
First-Year Composition for ESL (3) |
6 |
| Oral Communication |
|
Any approved general education course
from the Oral Communication area. |
3 |
| Critical Reading |
| CRE101* |
Critical and Evaluative Reading I OR Equivalent by assessment |
3 |
| Mathematics |
MAT102*
OR
MAT120*
OR
MAT121*
OR
MAT122*
|
Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3)
OR
Intermediate Algebra (5)
OR
Intermediate Algebra (4)
OR
Intermediate Algebra (3) |
3-5 |
| DISTRIBUTION Credits: |
10 |
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area. |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| CFS157 |
Marriage and Family Life |
3 |
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area.
The following courses are recommended by the department: |
|
| FON241 |
Principles of Human Nutrition (3) AND |
|
| FON241LL |
Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory (1) |
4 |
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Notes
- The total amount of credits required for this degree is 66-68.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program
- * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
- ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information
