Early Childhood Education Program A.A. Degree with a Specialization in Early Childhood Education

The Associate in Arts degree program with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is designed for the student who wishes to enter the field of preschool teaching. At the completion of the two-year program, the student is qualified to teach in child development programs (pre-kindergarten) or to transfer to a four-year program to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development, or to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field, or  to apply for admission to the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program.

Requirements

Core Courses

EDU 31Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Profession and Programs

3

EDU 32Early Childhood Education: Observation And Curriculum Planning

3

or

EDU 132Early Childhood Education: Observation And Curriculum Planning

3

EDU 33The Visual and Performing Arts for the Young Child

3

or

EDU 133The Visual and Performing Arts for the Young Child

3

EDU 35Language and Literacy Development in the Young Child

3

or

EDU 135Language and Literacy Development in the Young Child

3

EDU 36Emergent Math and Science Experiences in The Preschool Classroom

3

or

EDU 136Emergent Math and Science Experiences in The Preschool Classroom

3

EDU 37Infant and Toddler Development and Care

3

or

EDU 137Infant & Toddler Development and Care

3

EDU 39Supervised Field Work: Preschool

6

PSY 12Lifespan/Human Development

3

or

PSY 13Child Development

3

or

PSY 15Global Lifespan Development

3

SW 6Child, Family, & Community

3

General Requirements

PSY 1Introduction to Psychology

3

BIO 10Health Science

3

PHI 15Introduction to Philosophy

3

or

PHI 10Critical Thinking

3

A.A. Program Requirements

ENG 1AFreshman English

3

ENG 1BFreshman English

3

Recommended Electives

Courses in Spanish and Physical Education

SOC 102Sociology of Children

3

PSY 118Interventions for Children with Disabilities

3