Early Childhood Education • Associate in Arts
TRANSFER PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 62
Colleague Code: AA.ECHED
Curriculum Code: AAD 100
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: ECE 121, ECE 122, BIO 101, EGL 101, POS 101 or POS 201
Second Semester: ECE 107, ECE 124, EGL 102, GEG 103, CMN 101
Third Semester: ECE 202, MAT 104, PSY 101, SOC 101, Humanities C Selection
Fourth Semester: ECE 105, ECE 203, Option 1 or Option 2, ART 101, Humanities A Selection
Program Information:
- Curriculum changes are being considered by the department that will greatly impact this paradigm.
- Designed for students planning to complete a baccalaureate in programs such as Child Development, Family and Consumer Science and Child and Family Support.
- 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.
- This program has been articulated with Millikin University as a 2 + 2 program if taken in its entirety.
For Program Information Contact:
Please contact the Education program at 217.786.2403 or 217.786.2391 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (12 credits)
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 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 |
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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Humanities A Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Humanities C Selection |
3-4 credits |
Recommended Program Courses (20 credits)
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Curriculum and Planning |
3 credits |
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Nutrician, Health and Safety |
3 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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Language and Literature Development in Early Childhood |
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 Relations 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 |