Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Create developmentally appropriate learning environments, including cultural sensitivity.
Meet the needs of children by implementing positive guidance strategies.
Interpret child assessments, observations, and documentation to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
Function effectively as a team member in an early education setting.
Analyze collaborative parent partnership strategies.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Composition I

Math in Society

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

COMM 218Z	Interpersonal Communication	4
ED 101	Observation and Guidance	4
ED 102	Education Practicum	4
ED 103	Extended Education Practicum	4
ED 110	Principles Of Observation	3
ED 125	Job Search Skills	1
ED 131	Positive Guidance: Young Child	3
ED 152	Creativity & the Arts	3
ED 163	Infant Toddler Development and Group Care	3
ED 179	Literacy, Science & Math	3
ED 219	Social Justice, Civil Rights & Multiculturalism in Education	3
ED 222	Constructive Discipline	3
ED 282	Working w/Child w/Special Need	3
ENG 221	Children's Literature	4
GS 106	Phy Sci: Prin of Earth Science	4
HDFS 225	Infant and Child Development	4
HDFS 233	Intro to Early Childhood Education	3
HDFS 248	Learning Experiences/Children	3
HDFS 261	Working with Individuals and Families	3
HDFS 280	CWE Childhood Development	1 TO 12
PE 231	Lifetime Health & Fitness	3
	Electives	12

Students need to take a minimum of 2 credits of HDFS 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 90