ECED students may apply for the following scholarships:

Patrick A.Sweeney Education Scholarship

Dr. Zelma Watson George Scholarship

Nancy Winkleman Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships & Grants

Early Childhood Education 

Area of Study: Early Childhood Education  
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education 
Program Description

Early Childhood Education is an accredited associate of applied science degree program. Students gain an in-depth understanding of developmental characteristics of children from infancy through age 5, and effectively work with co-workers, families, and the community. The curriculum covers strategies for implementing and evaluating early childhood programs. Students participate in class discussions, interactive learning, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students enrolled in this program are required to complete 30 volunteer hours and 330 hours of supervised practicum experience.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Early Childhood Education Degree Outcomes.pdf 

Program Requirements

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester Credits

ECED-1010

Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Children's Development and Programs

4

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

MATH-1060

Survey of Mathematics or higher (1)

3

PSY-1010

General Psychology

3

SPCH-1000

Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication

3

Total

16

Second Semester Credits

BIO-1050

Human Biology

3

BIO-105L

Human Biology Lab

1

ECED-1300

Early Language & Literacy Development: Integrated Curriculum

3

ECED-1310

Art in Early Childhood: Integrated Curriculum

2

ECED-1320

Cognition & Problem Solving in Early Childhood: Integrated Curriculum

2

ENG-1020

College Composition II

3

PSY-2010

Child Growth and Development

3

Total

17

Third Semester Credits

ECED-1330

Music, Movement and Outdoor Environment in Early Childhood Education: Integrated Curriculum

4

ECED-1860

Experience with Young Children in Early Childhood Settings

3

ECED-2500

Infant/Toddler Development, Relationships, & Programs

3

ECED-2700

Including Children with Special Needs

3

ECED-2800-
ECED-2819
OR
ECED-xxxx

Special Advanced Topics in Early Childhood Education

OR
ECED elective course (2)



1

Total

14

Fourth Semester Credits

ECED-2300

Child Behavior and Guidance

3

ECED-2400

Center-Family Relationships

2

ECED-2870

Early Childhood Education Student Teaching Practicum (C)

2

ECED-2990

Early Childhood Education Student Teaching Seminar (C)

3

HLTH-1400

Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

 

Total

13

Program Total Credits

60

Notes

(1) MATH-1800/2800 & 1820/2820 may not be used to meet this requirement.

(2) Elective course in Early Childhood Education may be selected with written departmental approval. Selection of 1000-level course will require one more credit at the 2000-level.

(C)= Capstone course

Program Outcome