Early Childhood Education - Teacher (AAS)
The 60 credit-hour curriculum is designed to provide students with the requisite skills and theoretical knowledge to work in a variety of facilities for young children. Upon completion of courses for the specialized area of teacher, students need to complete an IL Gateways application to qualify for the Illinois ECE Credential Level 4 and Illinois Infant/Toddler Credential Level 4.
Courses
- ECE 101 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECE 102 — Child Development
- ECE 111 — Infant/Toddler Programs
- ECE 115 — Principles of Early Childhood Curriculum
- ECE 209 — Language Development and Activities for the Young Child
- ECE 210 — Creative Activities for Young Children
- ECE 221 — Math and Science for the Young Child
- ECE 226 — Assessment and Guidance
- ECE 250 — Health, Nutrition and Safety
- ECE 252 — Child-Family-Community
- ECE 291 — Early Childhood Practicum I
- ECE 292 — Early Childhood Practicum II
- EDU 219 — Students with Disabilities in School
- EDU 220 — Diversity in Schools and Society
- ENG 101 — Composition I
- MGT 150 — Business Math
- PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology
- SPE 101 — Fundamentals of Speech Communication