Early Childhood Education AS Degree
The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education for employment preparation provides a clearly articulated curricular track for students who wish to pursue employment in early childhood education while also serving the diverse needs of students interested in the breadth and depth of the field of early childhood education. Additionally, this degree exposes students to the core principles and practices of the field in order to build a foundation for their future personal, academic, or vocational paths. The degree was designed to facilitate students’ successful pursuit in a variety of careers in Early Childhood Education such as Assistant Teacher, Teacher, Child Development Specialist. Thi
Courses
- CDE 101 — Child Growth & Development Units: 3
- CDE 102 — Child, Family, & Community Units: 3
- CDE 103 — Principles & Practices of Teaching Units: 3
- CDE 104 — Introduction to Curriculum Units: 3
- CDE 201 — Health, Safety, & Nutrition Units: 3
- CDE 202 — Teaching in a Diverse Society Units: 3
- CDE 203 — Observation and Assessment Units: 3
- CDE 204 — Practicum in Early Childhood Education Units: 4
- CDE 220 — Infant/Toddler Growth & Development Units: 3
- CDE 221 — Infant/Toddler Curriculum Units: 3
- CDE 223 — The Mentor Teacher/Adult Supervision Units: 2
- CDE 224 — Administration of Programs for Young Children Units: 3
- CDE 225 — Advanced Administration of Programs for Young Children Units: 3
- CDE 227 — Child Guidance Units: 3
- CDE 228 — Child Maltreatment, Intervention, & Prevention Units: 3
- CDE 229 — Children's Literature Units: 3
- CDE 233 — Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs Units: 3
- CDE 234 — Inclusion Strategies for Children with Special Needs Units: 3
- CDE 237 — Inclusion Practicum Units: 3
- CDE 245 — Licensed Family Child Care Units: 2