Early Childhood Education

[A55220] Associate in Applied Science Degree
[D55220] Diploma
[C55220] Early Childhood Education Certificate
[C55290] Infant/Toddler Certificate

CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA AND DEGREE TRACKS

Early Childhood certificates may be obtained in two areas - Early Childhood Education Certificate (16 semester hours of academic credit) and Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (16 semester hours of academic credit).

The Early Childhood Education diploma may be obtained by taking 13 courses, earning a total of 38 semester hours of academic credit.

The Early Childhood Education degree may be earned in two years as a full-time student. Degree students earn 66 or 67 hours of academic credit.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM TRACK

Two courses are required for teachers and administrators of school-age programs: EDU 145 (Child Development II), offered each fall semester and EDU 235 (School-Age Development & Program), offered each spring semester. These courses teach the basic principles of typical and atypical development in school-age children, and equip the student to design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for school-age children.

For students in the school-age program track of study, EDU 144 is not a prerequisite for EDU 145. Completion of these two courses will meet the state’s educational requirements for school-age program providers.

COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education program, the graduate should be able to

1. Plan developmentally appropriate activities for children 0-8.
2. Demonstrate appropriate guidance techniques for children.
3. Demonstrate leadership skills in teaching.

Click here for a list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Sciences courses approved for this program.