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Early Childhood Education-AAS (90 Credits)

CIP Code

13.1210

Plan Code: ECEECAPT

5 quarter AAS

General Education Requirements

5 credits from ENGL& 101

5 credits from MATH 173

10 credits from the Sciences and Humanities Distribution

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Required Courses

Quarter 1

ECED& 105Intro to Early Childhood Education

5
ECED& 107Health, Nutrition and Safety

5
ECED& 170Environments for Young Children

3
GENED ENGL& 101 or MATH 173 or Sciences-Humanities 5

Quarter 2 or 3

ECED& 120Practicum - Nurturing Relationships

2
EDUC& 115Child Development

5
EDUC& 130Guiding Behavior

3
EDUC& 150Child, Family and Community

3
GENED ENGL& 101 or MATH 173 or Sciences-Humanities 5

Quarter 2 or 3

ECED& 160Curriculum Development

5
ECED& 180Language & Literacy Development

3
ECED& 190Observation and Assessment

3
CHOICE Choose Specialization Option Below 3
GENED ENGL& 101 or MATH 173 or Sciences-Humanities 5

Specialization Options

Choose ONE 3-Credit Course for an AAS Specialization

AAS Specializations

ECED& 132Infant and Toddler Care

3
ECED& 134Family Child Care

3
ECED& 139Admin of Early Learning

3
EDUC& 136School Age Care

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Quarter 4 or 6

ECE 210Early Childhood Practicum III

2
ECE 211Emotional and Social Development

3
ECE 215STEM for Young Children

3
EDUC& 204Exceptional Child

5
GENED Sciences-Humanities 5

Quarter 5 or 7

ECE 204Early Childhood Practicum II

2
ECE 207Professionalism

5
ECE 212Cognitive Development

5
ECE 213Creative Experience - Art & Movement

5

Total Credit Hours: 90

Elective

With instructor permission only

ECE 296Work-Based Learning Experience

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