Early Childhood Education (AAS)

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. design and implement developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences that promote each child’s growth and development in the following domains: social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language and literacy;
2. create and maintain a safe, caring, inclusive, and healthy learning environment according to best practices and local, state, and national standards;
3. assess children’s learning and development through observation and documentation, using guidelines established by the profession;
4. establish culturally responsive relationships with families, communities and professional colleagues;
5. practice ethical and professional standards and behavior;
6. create a literacy-rich environment;
7. provide appropriate accommodations for students with exceptionalities and special needs;
8. understand and apply early childhood education theories.

General Education Requirements: 25 credits

All general education coursework must be selected from the approved AGEC list.

Major Requirements: 35 credits

• ECE 100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• ECE 110 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: 3
• ECE 120 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child Credits: 3
• ECE 200 - Child Guidance Credits: 3
• ECE 220 - Language Arts for the Young Child Credits: 3
• ECE 234 - Child Growth and Development Credits: 3
• ECE 240 - School, Family, and Community Relations Credits: 3
• ECE 250 - Children with Special Needs Credits: 3
• ECE 265 - Observation and Assessment Techniques Credits: 4
• ECE 270 - Early Childhood Internship Credits: 5
• ECE 210 - Creative Arts for the Young Child Credits: 3

• OR

• ECE 230 - Exploration and Discovery for the Young Child Credits: 3

Total Degree Credit Hours: 60