TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS A 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science D 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education Diploma C 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education Certificate C 55 29 0 Infant Toddler Care - Certificate CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Upon Completion of this Concentration, graduates will be able to: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the program, students will: 1. Promote child development and learning. 2. Build family and community relationships.. Demonstrate skill in observing, documenting, and assessing students and groups. 4. Use developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families. 5. Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum. Partnership: N/A Continue to next page for Curriculum Guide
A 55 22 0 ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ACA 122 College Transfer Success (transfer track only) Early Childhood Education A.A.S. 0-1 0-2 1-2 1 WBL 110 World of Work (nontransfer) EDU 144 Child Development I EDU 146 Child Guidance EDU 15 Health, Safety and TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 16-17 0-2 17-18 17 ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Natural Science/Mathematics (choose one): MAT 110 (non-transfer) MAT 14 (transfer) HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness EDU 11 Child, Family, and EDU 145 Child Development II EDU 151 Creative Activities Pre-Requisites: ENG 111 Pre-Requisites for MAT 110: DMA 010-00 Pre-Requisites for MAT 14: DMA 010-050 and DRE 098 2 2 4 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 17 2 19 18
Second Year Social/Behavioral Science Option (See list) Pre-Requisites: Varies Humanities Option (See list) Pre-Requisites: Varies CIS 110 Intro to Computers Pre-Requisites: Appropriate placement, or ENG 090 and RED 090 and DMA 010-050, or ENG 095 and DMA 010-050, or DRE 098 and DMA 010-050 2 2 4 EDU 221 Children w Exceptionalities EDU 271 Educational Technology Early Childhood Elective (see list for available courses) Pre-Requisites: Take one set: Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 144, & EDU 145 Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 144, and EDU 145 Set : DRE 098, EDU 144, and EDU 145 placement Pre-Requisites: Varies according to course 2 2 4 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 16 4 20 18 Second Year EDU 24 Infants, Toddlers and Twos EDU 280 Language and Literacy Exp EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum Pre-Requisites for EDU 24: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or DRE 098, or appropriate placement, and EDU 119 placement Pre-Requisites: Take One Set: Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146, and EDU 151 Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146, and EDU 151 Set : DRE 098, EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146, and EDU 151 1 9 10 4 Early Childhood Elective (see list for available courses) Pre-Requisites: Varies according to course -4-4 -4 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 10-11 9 19-20 1-14 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED F ASSOCIATE DEGREE 66-67
Early Childhood Elective Options: EDU 216, Foundation of Education EDU 25, School-Age Development EDU 259, Curriculum Planning *EDU 261, Early Childhood Administration I (should be taken in conjunction with EDU 262) *EDU 262, Early Childhood Administration II (should be taken in conjunction with EDU 261) Humanities Options: ART 111 Art Appreciation ART 114 Art History Survey I ART 115 Art History Survey II *DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation ENG 21 American Literature I ENG 22 American Literature II *HUM 115 Critical Thinking MUS 110 Music Appreciation PHI 215 Philosophical Issues PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics Social /Behavioral Sciences Options: HIS 111 World Civilization I HIS 112 World Civilization II HIS 11 American History I HIS 12 American History II POL 120 American Government PSY 150 General Psychology SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology *Not a universal general-education transfer course.
D 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education Diploma ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry WBL 110 World of Work 1 1 1 EDU 144 Child Development I EDU 146 Child Guidance EDU 15 Health, Safety and TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 17 17 17 Natural Science/Mathematics (choose one): MAT 110 (non-transfer) MAT 14 (transfer) EDU 11 Child, Family, and EDU 145 Child Development II EDU 151 Creative Activities Pre-Requisites for MAT 110: DMA 010-00 Pre-Requisites for MAT 14: DMA 010-050 and DRE 098 2 2 4 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 11 2 1 12
Second Year EDU 221 Children w Exceptionalities EDU 259 Curriculum Planning Choose one pair option Option 1: EDU 25 School-Age Development Option 2: EDU 261 Early Childhood Administration I Pre-Requisites: Take one set: Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 144, & EDU 145 Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 144, & EDU 145 Set : DRE 098, EDU 144, & EDU 145 placement and EDU 119 Co-requisites: EDU 119 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 9 9 9 Second Year Complete the remaining pair option: Option 1: EDU 24 Infants, Toddlers/Twos placement, and EDU 119 Option 2: EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II placement, and EDU 261 Co-Requisites: EDU 119 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED F DIPLOMA 41
C 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education Certificate EDU 144 Child Development I EDU 146 Child Guidance EDU 15 Health, Safety and TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 1 1 1 EDU 11 Child Family and TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED F CERTIFICATE 16 C 55 29 0 Infant Toddler Care Certificate Course Number and Title EDU 144 Child Development I EDU 15 Health, Safety and TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 10 10 10 Course Number and Title EDU 11 Child Family and EDU 24 Infants, Toddlers and Twos placement, and EDU 119 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 6 6 6 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED F CERTIFICATE 16