Early Childhood Care and Education, Associate of Applied Science EC13
The Early Childhood Care and Education associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in child care and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science Degree with a specialization in one of the following areas: paraprofessional or program management.
The purpose of the Early Childhood Care and Education program is to prepare students to work with children and families in diverse educational programs and settings. The program provides a foundation for lifelong learning promoting cognitive and social development for children, parents, and the community.
Program Goals
Program goals for the Early Childhood Care and Education program were developed with expert knowledge and advice from practitioners in the industry. The curriculum competencies are centered around key components of quality education needed for head start and pre-school children that include intellectual development, physical development, emotional development, and social development. Hence, our vision is to provide optimal education and training by continuously implementing new ways to effectively educate future practitioners by setting high expectations and standards needed for a competent-competitive workforce.
*Promote intellectual development for children ages 0-8 years old
*Enhance physical development for children ages 0-8 years old
*Nurture emotional development for children ages 0-8 years old
*Inspire social development for children ages 0-8 years old
Program Learning Outcomes
*Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences reflecting NAEYC best practices in a childcare setting.
*Upon completion of the course, students will design age-appropriate activities for children based on their developmental need.
*Upon completion of the course, students will identify intervention strategies for parents and children with special needs and develop a plan of action that promotes healthy child development.
The Early Childhood and Education program is not accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Curriculum Outline
First Semester
SEMN 1000
| First Semester Seminar | 0 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
SOCI 1101
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or | |
| ENGL 1102 | Literature and Composition | 3 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
| ECCE 2202 | Social Issues &Family Involvement | 3 |
| ECCE 2245 | Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I | 6 |
| ECCE 2310 | Paraprofessional Methods & Materials | 3 |
| and | |
| ECCE 2312 | Paraprofessional Role & Practice | 3 |
| or | |
| ECCE 2320 | Program Admin & Facility Management | 3 |
| and | |
| ECCE 2322 | Personnel Management | 3 |
Six Semester
| ECCE 2203 | Guidance Classroom Management | 3 |
| ECCE 2246 | Early Childhood Care and Education Internship II | 6 |
| or | |
XXXX xxxx
| General Education Core Electives | 6 |
| or | |
XXXX xxxx
| Occupational Guided Electives* | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 72