Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education program provides academic preparation for students who plan to further their study in the field of education. It focuses on the development of teaching skills, such as assessment, lesson planning, and classroom management, which are used in early childhood education settings. The program fosters an interdisciplinary approach to empowering students and developing the knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of quality education.
Early Childhood Education Curriculum Plan
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 & LANG 157 |
Introduction to Academic English and Language Practicum |
4 |
| INST 150 | Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 107 | Mathematical Perspectives for Educators 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 & LANG 158 |
College Writing and Language Practicum |
4 |
| SPAN 101A | Elementary Spanish 2 | 3 |
| BIBL 100 | Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context | 3 |
| EDUC 327 | Early Childhood Principles & Procedures | 3 |
| EDUC 329 | Early Childhood: Curriculum and Assessment 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIOL 104 | Human Biology 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 220 | Studies in the Novel and Short Fiction 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 235 | Urban Education 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 234 | Child and Adolescent Development 1 | 3 |
| MATH 220 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| EDUC 338 | Non-Profit Management for Early Learning Centers 1 | 3 |
| INST 161 | Heritage of Western Thought and Civilization - Modern | 3 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction: Special Education 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 282 | Methods of Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | Early Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 250 | Field Experience 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 66 | |
- 1
Satisfies core requirement.
- 2
Students may substitute more advanced courses if able to meet specific course prerequisites.
Consult advisor before selecting from available elective courses during the academic term.