The Early Childhood Care and Education program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in childcare and related fields. Graduates are qualified as paraprofessionals, pre-kindergarten teachers, owners and/or directors of child care centers. The Associate Degree provides graduates with the opportunity for continued education and articulation to baccalaureate programs. Students must satisfactorily pass a criminal record check.
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General Core Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ENG191 |
Composition and Rhetoric I |
5 |
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ENG193 |
Composition and Rhetoric II |
5 |
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SPC191 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
5 |
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PSY191 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
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MAT191 |
College Algebra |
5 |
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SOC191 |
Introduction to Sociology |
(5) |
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OR |
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General Core Elective and 191 level or above |
5 |
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30 |
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Fundamental Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ECE101 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education |
5 |
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ECE103 |
Human Growth and Development |
5 |
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ECE105 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
5 |
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ECE112 |
Curriculum Development |
3 |
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ECE121 |
Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I |
3 |
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ECE122 |
Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum II |
3 |
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SCT101 |
Computer Concepts and Applications |
3 |
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38 |
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| Specific Occupational Courses | ||
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ECE113 |
Art for Children |
3 |
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ECE114 |
Music and Movement |
3 |
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ECE115 |
Language Arts and Literature |
5 |
| ECE116 | Math and Science |
5 |
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ECE201 |
Exceptionalities |
5 |
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ECE202 |
Social Issues and Families |
5 |
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ECE224 |
Early Childhood Care and Education Internship |
12 |
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38 |
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**Completion of ONE of the following specializations is required for graduation |
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Essential Paraprofessional Specialization |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ECE203 |
Human Growth and Development |
5 |
| ECE211 | Methods and Materials |
5 |
| ECE212 | Professional Practices | 5 |
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15 | |
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Essential Management Specialization |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| ECE217 | Program Administration | 5 |
| ECE221 | Facility Management | 5 |
| ECE222 | Personnel Management | 5 |
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15 |
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Total Credit Hours |
110 |
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