Early Childhood Education • Associate in Arts
TRANSFER PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 60
Colleague Code: AA.ECHED
Curriculum Code: AAD 100
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: ECE 121, ECE 122, BIO 101, COM 111, POS 101 or POS 201
Second Semester: ECE 123, ECE 124, COM 112, GEG 103, SPE 101
Third Semester: ECE 202, PSY 101, SOC 101, MAT 104 and Philosophy Selection
Fourth Semester: ECE 203, ECE 125, Option 1 or Option 2, ART 101, Literature Selection
Program Information:
- Designed for students planning to complete a baccalaureate in programs such as Child Development, Family and Consumer Science and Child and Family Supports
- Students who complete this degree are interested in pursuing careers working with young children, ages 0-8 years and their families. Social service agencies, community based early childhood care and education facilities and family/community support specialists are options.
For Program Information Contact:
Social Sciences Department at 217.786.2395 or 217.786.2391 or see an LLCC academic advisor
Required General Education Courses (12 credits)
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
Recommended General Education Courses (26 credits)
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Art Appreciation |
3 credits |
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General Biology |
4 credits |
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Physical Geography |
4 credits |
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General Education Mathematics |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 credits |
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Literature Selection |
3 credits |
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Philosophy Selection |
3 credits |
Recommended Program Courses (18 credits)
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 credits |
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Growth and Development in the Early Childhood Years |
3 credits |
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Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children and their Families |
2 credits |
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Language and Literature Develolpment in Early Childhood |
2 credits |
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Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood Settings |
2 credits |
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Role of Learning Environments and Play in Early Childhood Education |
3 credits |
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Home, School and Community Relatons in Early Childhood |
3 credits |
Recommended Program Support Courses (4-6 credits)
Option 1
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Disabilities in Schools |
3 credits |
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Instructional Technology |
3 credits |
Option 2
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Introduction to Education |
4 credits |