Early Childhood Care and Education Degree - OO03
Program Description
The Early Childhood Care and Education, Associate of Applied Science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in child care and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science Degree with a specialization in one of the following areas: paraprofessional, exceptionalities , Family Childcare Provider, Infant and Toddler, School Age and Youth Care, or program management.
Program Requirements
Required Age: 16
High School Diploma or GED Required: Yes
Minimum Test Scores:
ASSET COMPASS SAT ACT CPE
42 Reading
81 Reading
430 Verbal
18 Verbal
75 Reading
42 English
62 Writing
400 Math
16 Math
75 English
N/A Numerical Skills
N/A Numerical Skills
75 Math
42 Algebra
37 Algebra
Degree Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:
Present official documentation of an acceptable accredited high school diploma, GED, or acceptable college credit.
Present acceptable SAT, ACT, or CPE scores taken within the last five years, or acceptable COMPASS or ASSET scores taken within the last five years. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.
Curriculum
Credits required for Graduation: 110
Core Courses Credit Hours
ENG 1101 :Composition and Rhetoric :Credits :5
ENG 2130 American Literature
OR
HUM 1101 :Introduction to Humanities :Credits :5
ENG 1105 Technical Communications
OR
SPC 1101 :Public Speaking :Credits :5
MAT 1101 Mathematical Modeling
OR
MAT 1111 :College Algebra :Credits :5
PSY 1101 :Introductory Psychology :Credits :5
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology
OR
XXX 11x General Core Elective**
5 Occupational CoursesCredit Hours
ECE 1010 :Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education :Credits :5
ECE 1030 :Human Growth and Development I :Credits :5
ECE 1050 :Health, Safety, and Nutrition :Credits :5
ECE 1012 :Curriculum Development :Credits :3
ECE 1013 :Art for Children :Credits :3
ECE 1014 :Music and Movement :Credits :3
ECE 2115 :Language Arts and Literature :Credits :5
ECE 2116 :Math and Science :Credits :5
ECE 1021 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I
OR
ECE xxx Program Elective **
3 (3-5)
ECE 1022 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum II
OR
ECE xxx Program Elective **
3 (3-5)
ECE 2010 :Exceptionalities :Credits :5
ECE 2020 :Social Issues and Family Involvement :Credits :5
ECE 2240 :Early Childhood Care and Education Internship :Credits :12
SCT 100 :Introduction to Microcomputers :Credits :3
AND completion of one specialization
Exceptionalities Specialization Courses
Credit Hours
ECE 2260 :Characteristics of Young Children with Exceptionalities :Credits :5
ECE 2262 :Classroom Strategies and Intervention :Credits :5
ECE 2264 :Exploring Exceptional Environment :Credits :5
OR
Family Childcare Provider Specialization Courses
Credit Hours
ECE 2142 :Family Child Care Program Management :Credits :5
ECE 2144 :Family Child Care Business Management :Credits :5
ECE xxxx Elective **
5 OR
Infant and Toddler Specialization Courses
Credit Hours
ECE 2132 :Infant/Toddler Development :Credits :5
ECE 2134 :Infant/Toddler Group Care :Credits :5
ECE 2136 :Infant/Toddler Curriculum :Credits :5
OR
Paraprofessional Specialization Courses
Credit Hours
ECE 2030 :Human Growth and Development II :Credits :5
ECE 2110 :Methods and Materials :Credits :5
ECE 2120 :Professional Practices :Credits :5
OR
Program Management Specialization Courses
Credit Hours
ECE 2170 :Program Administration :Credits :5
ECE 2210 :Facility Management :Credits :5
ECE 2220 :Personnel Management :Credits :5
OR
School Age and Youth Carel Specialization Courses
Credit Hours
ECE 1052 :Early Adolescent Development :Credits :5
ECE 2251 :Designing Program and Environments for School Aged Children and Youth :Credits :4
ECE xxxx Elective **
6 * The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.
** Decisions regarding the selection of electives are made by the student after consultation with the instructor.
