Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science
Students who successfully complete all Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:
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Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum.
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Create developmentally appropriate learning environments, including cultural sensitivity.
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Meet the needs of children by implementing positive guidance strategies.
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Interpret child assessments, observations, and documentation to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
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Function effectively as a team member in an early education setting.
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Analyze collaborative parent partnership strategies.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.
Communication
Computation
Human Relations
| ANTH 110 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
Core Courses
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ED 101 | Observation and Guidance | 4 |
| ED 102 | Education Practicum | 4 |
| ED 103 | Extended Education Practicum | 4 |
| ED 110 | Principles Of Observation | 3 |
| ED 125 | Job Search Skills | 1 |
| ED 131 | Positive Guidance: Young Child | 3 |
| ED 152 | Creativity & the Arts | 3 |
| ED 163 | Infant Toddler Development and Group Care | 3 |
| ED 179 | Literacy, Science & Math | 3 |
| ED 219 | Social Justice, Civil Rights & Multiculturalism in Education | 3 |
| ED 222 | Constructive Discipline | 3 |
| ED 282 | Working w/Child w/Special Need | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| GS 106 | Phy Sci: Prin of Earth Science | 4 |
| HDFS 225 | Infant and Child Development | 4 |
| HDFS 233 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| HDFS 248 | Learning Experiences/Children | 3 |
| HDFS 261 | Working with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| HDFS 280 | CWE Childhood Development | 1 TO 12 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| Electives | 14 |
Students need to take a minimum of 2 credits of HDFS 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 90