Early Childhood Education
Curriculum Description
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs and school-age programs.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Diploma
D55220
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2011
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Educ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, & Commun | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Basic PC Literacy NEW PREREQ | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 13 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 214 | Early Child Interm Pract | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 271 | Educational Technology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language & Literacy Exp | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 11 | 0 | 10 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptional | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 46
Additional Information
All prerequisites must be met before courses can be taken. See an EDU advisor concerning prerequisites.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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