Early Childhood Education AAS Suggested Course Sequence

Program Checksheet (opens a new window) |

The following program requirements are listed in the recommended order for completion. If you are a full-time student and each step is completed in a semester, you will complete this program in two years.

If you are attending part-time, it is recommended that you follow the steps and calculate your individual completion time. Please see an Academic Advisor for assistance.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:

First Year

Term 1

15 Credits

Critical Thinking Credits: 3
ECE 200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 234 - Child Development Credits: 3
ECE 260 - Guidance of Young Children Credits: 3
ECE 270 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3

Term 2

15 Credits

ECE 202 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: 3
ECE 210 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3
ECE 216 - Playing to Learn Credits: 3
ECE 222 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credits: 3
ECE 230 - Language and Literacy Experiences Credits: 3

Second Year

Term 3

15 Credits

College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 3
Numeracy (Quantitative Literacy) Credits: 3
Behavioral Science OR Social Science Credits: 3
ECE 240 - Family and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
ECE 290 - Practicum: Directed Field Experience Birth-Preschool Credits: 3
Note: Students must apply for practicum placement during the semester prior to enrolling in ECE 290 and must have completed ECE 200, ECE 202, ECE 222, ECE 230, ECE 234 and ECE 270. Evidence of completed application for fingerprint clearance and completed CPR and First Aid training will be required as part of a completed application.

Term 4

15 Credits

College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 3
Physical and Biological Science Credits: 4
BSA 102 - Career Search and Success: Skills for Entering and Succeeding in the Workplace Credits: 1
ECE 250 - Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
ECE 291 - Advanced Practicum: Supervised Field Experience Birth-Preschool Credits: 4

About

Contact

College Info

Early Childhood Education AAS Suggested Course Sequence

Suggested Sequence of Courses:

First Year

Term 1

Term 2

Second Year

Term 3

Term 4