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Early Childhood Studies

Early Childhood Education

Diploma (D,G,W)

The Early Childhood Studies program is an intensive study of the child from birth to eight years. This program prepares the student to work under the supervision of qualified teachers with pre-school children in a day care center, nursery school, or child development center. This program is designed for those currently employed in the child care field or for those considering the associate degree program in Early Childhood Education. Credits earned in this program may be applied toward an associate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Implement developmentally appropriate practices based on theories, norms and milestones associated with development in early childhood.
  2. Employ communication skills necessary within the Early Childhood environment and network.
  3. Maintain a healthy, safe environment for children by following licensing requirements and legal issues affecting early childhood programs.
  4. Practice ethical and professional conduct required in the Early Childhood Education environment.
  5. Plan developmentally appropriate curriculum for quality infant/toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs.

Graduation Requirements

General Education

EDC 125Child Development

3
ENG 101Composition I

3
MAT 152Quantitative Reasoning

3
SSC 100First Year Seminar

1

Program/Major Concentration

ECE 111Childhood Nutrition and Safety

3
ECE 120Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood

3
ECE 121Infant & Toddler Methods & Lab

4
ECE 123Early Childhood Methods I & Lab

4
ECE 125Early Childhood Methods II & Lab

4
ECE 127Childhood Classroom Management

3
EDC 108Applied Concepts in Educational Technology

3

Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100First Year Seminar

1
ECE 111Childhood Nutrition and Safety

3
ECE 120Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood

3
ECE 121Infant & Toddler Methods & Lab

4
ENG 101Composition I

3

Semester 2

MAT 152Quantitative Reasoning

3
ECE 123Early Childhood Methods I & Lab

4
ECE 127Childhood Classroom Management

3
ECE 125Early Childhood Methods II & Lab

4

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 34 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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