Curriculum EDU.ECE.AAS (C220A)
The Early Childhood Associates in Applied Science Career Pathway degree is designed for students interested in entering the Early Childhood Education Field or students currently employed within the field seeking to be Lead Teacher qualified. Students will be introduced to foundational concepts and best practices in the areas of: child development, curriculum and instruction, health, safety and nutrition, guidance and classroom management, diversity and inclusion, and observation, documentation and assessment. Students enrolled in this more advanced pathway have the opportunity to develop and refine their skills through multiple opportunities for hands-on experience and implementation throughout their coursework. This degree will lead to a Gateways to Opportunity Level IV Early Childhood Credential. This pathway is designed with stackable course offerings so students can progress within the credentialing system and obtain more advanced certificates and degrees.
Field experiences/observation hours are a requirement for all ECE courses. Field experiences in this degree progress from basic observation to supervised implementation and student teaching within an early childhood classroom setting.
All program courses may not transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Career Pathway, Gateways to Opportunity Level IV Credential, the graduate will be able to:
• apply Developmentally Appropriate Practice in all aspects of curriculum and instruction;
• demonstrate a strong understanding of the developmental characteristics and needs of children birth through age eight;
• utilize observation, documentation, and assessment to inform their practices with young children;
• establish respectful and reciprocal relationship with children and their families;
• create classroom environments that promote respect and acceptance for human diversity; and
• exhibit professional practices that are aligned with NAEYC Professional Standards and Code of Ethical Conduct.
(Fall 2020)
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| ECE 110 ◊ Early Child Development | | 3 credits |
| ECE 111 ◊ Introduction to Early Childhood Education | | 3 credits |
| ECE 153 ◊ Guiding Children and Managing the Classroom | | 1 credit |
| HTH 281 ◊ First Aid CPR AED | | 2 credits |
| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | | 3 credits |
| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| ECE 118 ◊ # Health, Nutrition & Safety | | 3 credits |
| ECE 142 ◊ # Students With Disabilities in School | | 3 credits |
| ECE 146 ◊ Child, Family & Community | | 2 credits |
| MAT 116 ◊ # Math for Elementary School Teachers I | | 3 credits |
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| ART 110 ◊ Looking at Art | | 3 credits |
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| MUS 110 ◊ Listening to Music | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
| ECE 121 ◊ # Language Development & Activities | | 3 credits |
| ECE 138 ◊ # Observation, Assessment, Curriculum and Guidance of Young Children | | 3.5 credits |
| ECE 231 ◊ # Science and Math for Children | | 3 credits |
| ECE 233 ◊ # Creative Activities for the Young Child | | 3 credits |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15.5 |
| ECE 115 ◊ Infant Toddler Development | | 3 credits |
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| ECE 250 ◊ # Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs | | 3 credits |
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| ECE 251 ◊ # Practicum | | 5 credits |
| LIT 170 ◊ # Introduction to Children's Literature | | 3 credits |
| MAT 117 ◊ # Math for Elementary School Teachers II | | 3 credits |
| Electives | | 2 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |