Early Childhood Education AAS Suggested Course Sequence

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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

Fall Term 1

15 Credits

College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3
ECE 200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 240 - Family and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
ECE 270 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3

Spring Term 1

15 Credits

College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 3
ECE 202 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: 3
ECE 230 - Language and Literacy Experiences Credits: 3
ECE 234 - Child Development Credits: 3
ECE 260 - Child Guidance Credits: 3
OR PSY 260 - Child Guidance Credits: 3

Second Year

Fall Term 2

16 Credits

Arts and Humanities OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
Note: For Arts & Humanities AND/OR Social & Behavioral Science choose from the approved options except ECE 210 or ECE 234, which will be applied to Program Requirements.
Physical and Biological Sciences Credits: 4
ECE 216 - Playing to Learn Credits: 3
ECE 222 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credits: 3
ECE 280 - Observation and Assessment of the Young Child Credits: 3

Spring Term 2

14 Credits

Arts and Humanities OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
Note: For Arts & Humanities AND/OR Social & Behavioral Science choose from the approved options except ECE 210 or ECE 234, which will be applied to Program Requirements.
ECE 210 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3
ECE 250 - Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
ECE 291 - Early Childhood Practicum Credits: 4
BSA 102 - Career Search and Success: Skills for Entering and Succeeding in the Workplace Credits: 1

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