DGD 133 — DGD 133
General Education Courses Credits Restricted Elective Any Math (100 level or higher) Fall, Spring, Summer Restricted Elective Any Communications, Humanities, Mathematics Science or Social Science (100 level or higher) Fall Spring, Summer TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS 30 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Credentials: Associate in Applied Science Degree (64 credit hours) Program Overview: Early Childhood Education prepares individuals for rewarding careers as skilled early childhood professionals. The Associate in Applied Science Degree offers the theoretical foundation and practical learning experiences for success in a wide variety of occupations working with young children from birth through age eight, including those children with special developmental and learning need s. Students may choose to use this degree as a pathway to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in a PreK-3 teaching certification program. The Early Childhood Certificate program prepares individuals for entry -level positions at institutions and agencies serving young children and for in-service personnel who want to upgrade their skills. Program Learning Outcomes: Graduates with the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education will: • apply current principles of child development and positive guidance to plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences and environments for young children; • develop strategies to form respectful and supportive relationships that integrate principles of diversity when