Early Childhood Care and Education • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 65
Colleague Code: AAS.CHDV
Curriculum Code: CDV 207
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: ECE 109, ECE 121, ECE 122, EGL 101, CMN 101, MAT 104
Second Semester: ECE 105, ECE 107, ECE 124, EDU 215, EGL 102, Science or Math Selection
Third Semester: ECE 201, ECE 202, ECE 204, ECE 212, ECE 213, POS 101 or POS 201
Fourth Semester: ECE 203, ECE 214, ECE 215, ECE 225, EDU 220
Program Information:
- After completing the coursework, students will be eligible for a Credential Level IV.
- 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.
For Program Information Contact:
Social Sciences Department at 217.786.2391 or 217.786.2414 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (18 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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General Education Math |
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 Selection |
3 credits |
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Required Program Courses (47 credits)
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Curriculum and Planning |
3 credits |
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Health, Safety and Nutrition |
3 credits |
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Observation and Assessment |
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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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 |
1 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 |