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Curriculum: Early Childhood Ed - AA
Major Code: 2125R
Contact: Alice Marie Anderson
Award Type: Associate of Arts
 
Course Title Hrs Note
COMM 101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3  
ENGL 101 English Composition 1 3  
ENGL 102 English Composition 2 3 *
ARTS 101 Art History 1 3  
or MUSI 100 Music Appreciation 3  
ENGL 267 Survey of English Literature 1 3 *
or ENGL 268 Survey of English Literature 2 3  
MATH 143 College Algebra 3 *
MATH 157 Math for Elementary Teachers 1 3 *
BIOL 100 Concepts of Biology 4  
GEOL 101 Physical Geology 4  
or PHYS 101 General Astronomy 4  
HIST 111 US History 1 3  
HIST 112 US History 2 3  
SOCY 101 Introduction to Sociology 3  
EARC 107 Infant & Toddler Care & Education 3
EARC 109 Intro to Early Childhood Education 3
EARC 155 Early Childhood Practicum 1 3 *
EARC 156 Early Childhood Practicum 2 3 *
EARC 166 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 1 2 *
EARC 167 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 2 2 *
EARC 203 The Young Child 1 2
EARC 204 The Young Child 2 2
EARC 209 E C Environments & Curriculum 3
EDUC 204 Families Communities & Culture 3 *
EDUC 215 Educational Technology 3  
PHYE 155 Health & Wellness 3  
 
*Prerequisite or corequisite required.
 
Curriculum: Early Childhood Ed - AAS
Major Code: 4680A
Contact: Alice Marie Anderson
Award Type: Associate of Science
 
Course Title Hrs Note
COMM 101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3
ENGL 101 English Composition 1 3
MATH GE Any Gen Ed Math Course 3
SOCS GE Any Gen. Ed Soc. Science Course 3
ELEC GE Any Additional Gen. Ed. Course 4
EARC 105 Child Health & Safety 3
EARC 107 Infant & Toddler Care & Education 3
EARC 109 Intro to Early Childhood Education 3
EARC 152 Understanding Families 2
EARC 155 Early Childhood Practicum 1 3
EARC 156 Early Childhood Practicum 2 3
EARC 166 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 1 2
EARC 167 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 2 2
EARC 203 The Young Child 1 2
EARC 204 The Young Child 2 2
EARC 209 E C Environments & Curriculum 3
EARC 250 Managing Early Childhood Programs 3
EARC 255 Early Childhood Practicum 3 3
EARC 256 Early Childhood Practicum 4 3
EARC 266 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 3 2
EARC 267 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 4 2
ELEC ANY Electives: Bring Total to 64 Credit 7
BUSM 150 Human Relations in Leadership 3
EARC 170 Preparation for Assessment 1
EARC 180 Home Visitor Training 1
EARC 185 Recognizing Child Abuse 1
EARC 194 Exploring Children's Literature 1
EARC 195 SRAEYC Conference 1
EDUC 215 Educational Technology 3
SIGL 101 American Sign Language 1 4
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish 1 4
 
*Prerequisite or corequisite required.
 
Completion of computer literacy test required.
 
The Early Childhood Program, through a combination of classroom time and hands-on practicum, is designed to develop the skills, competencies, and knowledge necessary to provide quality care and education for typical and atypical children from ages 0-8. This program also prepares individuals for assessment for the nationally recognized Child Development Associate Credential. Employment opportunities include such areas as child care, preschool teaching, kindergarten and primary school teacher’s aide, and Head Start family educator. Articulation of some credits into Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education/Special Education programs is also available.
Additional Admission Requirements unique to the major.
1 Early Childhood Education Admissions application.
2 Three letters of recommendation.
3 Health questionnaire, proof of immunizations, and TB clearance.
4 Criminal records background check.
 


Curriculum: Early Childhood Ed - PC
Major Code: 4680V
Contact: Alice Marie Anderson
Award Type: Postsecondary Certificate
 
Course Title Hrs Note
EARC 105 Child Health & Safety 3
EARC 107 Infant & Toddler Care & Education 3
EARC 109 Intro to Early Childhood Education 3
EARC 152 Understanding Families 2
EARC 155 Early Childhood Practicum 1 3
EARC 166 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 1 2
EARC 203 The Young Child 1 2
EARC 204 The Young Child 2 2
EARC 209 E C Environments & Curriculum 3
EARC 250 Managing Early Childhood Programs 3
EARC 170 Preparation for Assessment 1
EARC 180 Home Visitor Training 1
EARC 185 Recognizing Child Abuse 1
EARC 194 Exploring Children's Literature 1
EARC 195 SRAEYC Conference 1
 
*Prerequisite or corequisite required.
 


Curriculum: Early Childhood Ed - TC
Major Code: 4680T
Contact: Alice Marie Anderson
Award Type: Technical Certificate
 
Course Title Hrs Note
COMM 101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3  
or ENGL 101 English Composition 1 3  
MATH GE Any Gen Ed Math Course 3
SOCS GE Any Gen. Ed Soc. Science Course 3
EARC 105 Child Health & Safety 3
EARC 107 Infant & Toddler Care & Education 3
EARC 109 Intro to Early Childhood Education 3
EARC 152 Understanding Families 2
EARC 155 Early Childhood Practicum 1 3
EARC 156 Early Childhood Practicum 2 3
EARC 166 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 1 2
EARC 167 Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 2 2
EARC 203 The Young Child 1 2
EARC 204 The Young Child 2 2
EARC 209 E C Environments & Curriculum 3
EARC 250 Managing Early Childhood Programs 3
EARC 170 Preparation for Assessment 1
EARC 180 Home Visitor Training 1
EARC 185 Recognizing Child Abuse 1
EARC 194 Exploring Children's Literature 1
EARC 195 SRAEYC Conference 1
EARC 198 Focus on Abilities 1
 
*Prerequisite or corequisite required.