TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

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TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

A 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education – Associate in Applied Science

D 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education – Diploma

C 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education – Certificate

C 55 29 0 Infant Toddler Care -

Certificate

CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW

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.

Upon Completion of this Concentration, graduates will be able 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.

Student Learning Outcomes – Upon completion of the program, students will: 1. Promote child development and learning.

2. Build family and community relationships.

3. Demonstrate skill in observing, documenting, and assessing students and groups. 4. Use developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families. 5. Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum.

Partnership: N/A

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A 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education – A.A.S.

First Year Fall Semester

Course Number and Title

Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites Class Hours

Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Contact

Hours

Total Credit Hours

ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or DRE 098, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

ACA 122 College Transfer Success (transfer track only) OR

WBL 110 World of Work (non-transfer)

0-1 0-2 1-2 1

EDU 119 Introduction to ECE 4 4 4

EDU 144 Child Development I Pre-Requisites: ENG 080 and RED 080, or ENG 085, or DRE 097, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

EDU 146 Child Guidance Pre-Requisites: ENG 080 and RED 080, or ENG 085, or DRE 097, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

EDU 153 Health, Safety and Nutrition

Pre-Requisites: ENG 080 and RED 080, or ENG 085, or DRE 097, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 16-17 0-2 17-18 17

First Year Spring Semester Course Number and Title

Lab Hours

Hours

ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines

Pre-Requisites: ENG 111

3 3 3

Natural Science/Mathematics (choose one):

MAT 110 (non-transfer) MAT 143 (transfer)

Pre-Requisites for MAT 110: DMA 010-030 Pre-Requisites for MAT 143: DMA 010-050 and DRE 098

2 2 4 3

HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness

3 3 3

EDU 131 Child, Family, and Community

3 3 3

EDU 145 Child Development II Pre-Requisites: ENG 080 and RED 080, or ENG 085, or DRE 097, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

EDU 151 Creative Activities Pre-Requisites: ENG 080 and RED 080, or ENG 085, or DRE 097, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 17 2 19 18

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Second Year Fall Semester

Lab Hours

Hours

Social/Behavioral Science Option (See list)

Pre-Requisites: Varies

3 3 3

Humanities Option (See list) Pre-Requisites: Varies 3 3 3

CIS 110 Intro to Computers Pre-Requisites: Appropriate placement, or ENG 090 and RED 090 and DMA 010-050, or ENG 095 and DMA 010-050, or DRE 098 and DMA 010-050

2 2 4 3

EDU 221 Children w Exceptionalities

Pre-Requisites: Take one set:

Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 144, & EDU 145

Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 144, and EDU 145 Set 3: DRE 098, EDU 144, and EDU 145

3 3 3

EDU 271 Educational Technology Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or DRE 098, or appropriate placement

2 2 4 3

Early Childhood Elective (see list for available courses)

Pre-Requisites: Varies according to course

3 3 3

Second Year Spring Semester Course Number and Title

Lab Hours

Hours

EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers and Twos

Pre-Requisites for EDU 234: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or DRE 098, or appropriate placement, and EDU 119

3 3 3

EDU 280 Language and Literacy Exp

Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or DRE 098, or appropriate placement

3 3 3

EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

Pre-Requisites: Take One Set:

Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146, and EDU 151

Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146, and EDU 151

Set 3: DRE 098, EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146, and EDU 151

1 9 10 4

Early Childhood Elective

(see list for available courses) Pre-Requisites: Varies according to course 3-4 3-4 3-4

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 10-11 9 19-20 13-14

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE 66-67

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Early Childhood Elective Options: EDU 216, Foundation of Education EDU 235, School-Age Development EDU 259, Curriculum Planning

*EDU 261, Early Childhood Administration I (should be taken in conjunction with EDU 262) *EDU 262, Early Childhood Administration II (should be taken in conjunction with EDU 261)

Humanities Options: Social /Behavioral Sciences Options:

ART 111 Art Appreciation HIS 111 World Civilization I

ART 114 Art History Survey I HIS 112 World Civilization II

ART 115 Art History Survey II HIS 131 American History I

*DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation HIS 132 American History II

ENG 231 American Literature I POL 120 American Government

ENG 232 American Literature II PSY 150 General Psychology

*HUM 115 Critical Thinking SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology

MUS 110 Music Appreciation

PHI 215 Philosophical Issues PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics

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D 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education – Diploma

Lab Hours

Hours

ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry

3 3 3

WBL 110 World of Work 1 1 1

EDU 144 Child Development I

3 3 3

EDU 146 Child Guidance

3 3 3

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 17 17 17

Lab Hours

Hours

Natural Science/Mathematics (choose one):

MAT 110 (non-transfer) OR

MAT 143 (transfer)

Pre-Requisites for MAT 110: DMA 010-030 Pre-Requisites for MAT 143: DMA 010-050 and DRE 098

2 2 4 3

EDU 131 Child, Family, and Community

3 3 3

EDU 145 Child Development II Pre-Requisites: ENG 080 and RED 080, or ENG 085, or DRE 097, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

EDU 151 Creative Activities Pre-Requisites: ENG 080 and RED 080, or ENG 085, or DRE 097, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

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Second Year Fall Semester

Lab Hours

Hours

EDU 221 Children w Exceptionalities

Pre-Requisites: Take one set:

Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 144, & EDU 145

Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 144, & EDU 145 Set 3: DRE 098, EDU 144, & EDU 145

3 3 3

EDU 259 Curriculum Planning Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or DRE 098, or appropriate placement and EDU 119

3 3 3

Choose one pair option Option 1: EDU 235 School-Age Development

OR

Option 2: EDU 261 Early Childhood Administration I

OR

Co-requisites: EDU 119

3 3 3

Second Year Spring Semester Course Number and Title

Lab Hours

Hours

Complete the remaining pair option:

Option 1: EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers/Twos

OR

Option 2: EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II

Pre-Requisites: ENG 090 and RED 090, or ENG 095, or DRE 098, or appropriate placement, and EDU 119

OR

Co-Requisites: EDU 119

3

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMA 41

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C 55 22 0 Early Childhood Education – Certificate

Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites Class Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Total Contact Hours Total Credit Hours

3 3 3

EDU 146 Child Guidance Pre-Requisites: ENG 080 and RED 080, or ENG 085, or DRE 097, or appropriate placement.

3 3 3

EDU 131 Child Family and Community

3 3 3

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 3

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE 16

C 55 29 0 Infant Toddler Care – Certificate

First Year

Fall Semester Course Number and Title

3 3 3

First Year

Spring Semester Course Number and Title

EDU 131 Child Family and Community

3 3 3

EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers and Twos

3 3 3