Early Childhood Education • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 63
Colleague Code: AAS.CHDV
Curriculum Code: CDV 207
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: ECE 102, ECE 121, ECE 122, COM 111 or COM 104, Science or Math Elective
Second Semester: ECE 108, ECE 123, ECE 124, ECE 125, EDU 215, COM 112 or COM 105, Science or Math Elective
Third Semester: ECE 201, ECE 204, ECE 212, ECE 213, ECE 202, POS 101 or POS 201
Fourth Semester: ECE 203, ECE 214, ECE 215, ECE 225, ECE 203, EDU 220 Required Elective
Program Information:
- Provides both classroom and field work experience
- For students interested in seeking careers working with young children
- Graduates work as teachers and directors in child development centers, Head Start, nursery schools, family child care providers and in agencies providing family support
- Career cluster includes child development center aide, teacher and director; family child care provider; nursery school teacher or aide; school age child care worker; playground supervisor; and family support worker
- This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.
- This program has been articulated with Millikin University as a 2 + 2 program if taken in its entirety.
For Program Information Contact:
Social Sciences Department at 217.786.2391 or 217.786.2414 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (15 credits)
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Composition I or |
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Career Communications I |
3 credits |
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Composition II or |
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Career Communications 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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Science or Math Elective |
6 credits |
Required Program Courses (46 credits)
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Child Observation |
2 credits |
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Nutrition, Health and Safety Activities |
1 credit |
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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 Development in Early Childhood |
2 credits |
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Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood Settings |
2 credits |
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Science and Math |
3 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 Relations in Early Childhood |
3 credits |
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Creative Activities |
3 credits |
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Practicum I |
2 credits |
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Seminar I |
2 credits |
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Practicum II |
4 credits |
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Seminar II |
2 credits |
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Administration |
3 credits |
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Students with Disabilities |
3 credits |
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Diversity of Schools and Society |
3 credits |
Required Program Support Courses (2-3 credits)
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Required Elective |
2-3 credits |
Required Electives: SPE 101, PSY 101, ECE 219, ECE 220 or approved by Dean