Early Childhood Education - Associate Degree
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Students must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA to graduate with no less than a C- in any of the ECED courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | 4-3 | |
| Composition I | ||
| English Composition - Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
or ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | |
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Communication | ||
or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Elementary Math II 1 | ||
or MATH 1220G | College Algebra | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science 1 | 8 | |
Choose two courses from two different subjects: | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy (Lec+Laboratory) | ||
| The Planets | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | ||
| Environmental Science I (L) | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Survey of Physics with Laboratory | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
Choose one from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| United States History II | ||
| World History I | ||
| World History II | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Orientation in Art | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective) | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior (Core Curriculum Requirement) 1 | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 2 | ||
| ECED 1110 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
| ECED 1115 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 2 |
| ECED 1130 | Family and Community Collaboration | 3 |
| ECED 2120 | Curriculum Development through Play Birth through Age 4 (PreK) | 3 |
| ECED 2121 | Curriculum Development through Play Birth through Age 4 (PreK) Practicum | 2 |
| ECED 2130 | Curriculum Development and Implementation Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3 | 3 |
| ECED 2131 | Curriculum Dvlpmnt & Implementation Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3 Practicum | 2 |
| ECED 2115 | Introduction into Language, Literacy, and Reading | 3 |
| ECED 2110 | Professionalism | 2 |
| ECED 1120 | Guiding Young Children | 3 |
| FYEX 1111 | Introduction to College Studies 3 | 1-3 |
| or FYEX 1110 | First-Year Seminar | |
| or HNRS 1115 | Honors First Year Seminar | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 4 | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 60-64 | |
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Course is a Core Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
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No less than a C- is required in these courses.
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Course required for new students or transfer students with less the 30 credit hours. Course may be waived if a student has completed 30 or more credit hours. If course is waived additional elective courses will be needed to meet the minimum hours required for the degree.
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Any course which will bring total credits for the degree to 60. Additional courses may be required if FYEX 1111 is waived.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| ECED 1110 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
| ECED 1115 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 2 |
| ECED 1120 | Guiding Young Children | 3 |
| Area I: Communications Level 1 | 4-3 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Hours | 15-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECED 1130 | Family and Community Collaboration | 3 |
| ECED 2110 | Professionalism | 2 |
| ECED 2115 | Introduction into Language, Literacy, and Reading | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| United States History I or United States History II |
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| World History I | ||
| World History II | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Elective Course | 1-3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECED 2120 | Curriculum Development through Play Birth through Age 4 (PreK) | 3 |
| ECED 2121 | Curriculum Development through Play Birth through Age 4 (PreK) Practicum | 2 |
| COMM 1130G or COMM 1115G |
Public Speaking or Communication |
3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences (choose two from two different areas. Must include lab) 1 | 8 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2221G |
Professional & Technical Communication or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science |
3 |
| ECED 2130 | Curriculum Development and Implementation Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3 | 3 |
| ECED 2131 | Curriculum Dvlpmnt & Implementation Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3 Practicum | 2 |
| MATH 2134G or MATH 1220G |
Fundamentals of Elementary Math II 3 or College Algebra |
3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60-61 | |
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Area III: Science see degree requirements for list of courses.
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Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science see degree requirements for list of courses.