Early Learning and Teacher Education
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This program prepares students to enter the challenging field of working with children. Degree and Certificate programs are available for students entering college for the first time or seeking a second career. Graduates find opportunities for meaningful employment as teachers or classroom assistants in early childhood and elementary/ secondary education programs or in other occupations working with children. The program of study includes working with children in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on active student involvement; coursework includes observation, participation, and practical experience. A program option is offered in special education.
View Credit Requirements for:
- Early Childhood Education - Associate in Arts Degree
- Early Childhood Education - Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Special Education - Associate in Arts Degree
- Early Childhood Special Education - Certificate of Achievement
- Infant & Toddler Care - Certificate of Completion
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 171 | Introduction to ECED | 5 |
| ECED 172 | Learning Environments & Social Relationships | 5 |
| ECED 180 | Connecting with Infants & Toddlers | 4 |
| ECED 181 | Children’s Creative Activities | 5 |
| ECED 191 | Early Childhood Education Practicum I | 5 |
| ECED 192 | Early Childhood Education Practicum II | 5 |
| ECED 193 | Early Childhood Education Practicum III | 3 |
| ECED 201 | Family & Community Connections | 3 |
| ECED 204 | Child Health & Safety | 3 |
| EDUC 150 | Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
EDUC& 204
|
Exceptional Child | 5 |
| EDUC 240 | Culture and Human Diversity in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 256 | Child Development | 3 |
| ENGL& 101
|
English Composition I | 5 |
| NUTR 130 | Human Nutrition | 5 |
| PSYC& 100
|
General Psychology | 5 |
| SOC& 101
|
Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| BTS 105 | Beginning Keyboarding - Alphabet Keys (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 106 | Beginning Keyboarding - Figure & Symbol Keys (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 107 | Beginning Keyboarding - Keypad & Skillbuilding (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 141 | Presentation Applications: Beginning (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 142 | Presentation Applications: Intermediate (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 143 | Presentation Applications: Advanced (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 145 | Internet Basics (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 146 | 10-Key (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 151 | Spreadsheet Applications - Formulas & Functions (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 152 | Spreadsheet Applications - Charts and Formatting (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 153 | Spreadsheet Applications - Data Lists and Pivot Tables (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 154 | Spreadsheet Applications - Links VLookUps & Templates (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 155 | Spreadsheet Applications - Advanced Logic Functions (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 161 | Computer and Software Fundamentals (5 Cr) | |
| BTS 163 | Word Processing Applications (5 Cr) | |
| BTS 165 | Spreadsheet Applications (5 Cr) | |
| BTS 181 | Word Processing - Editing and Formatting (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 182 | Word Processing - Tables, Columns, and Graphics (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 183 | Word Processing - Sharing Documents (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 184 | Word Processing - Managing Long Documents (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 185 | Word Processing - Forms and Macros (1 Cr) | |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| CMST& 101
|
Introduction to Communication (5 Cr) | |
| CMST& 210
|
Interpersonal Communication (5 Cr) | |
| CMST& 230
|
Small Group Communication (5 Cr) | |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| MATH& 107
|
Math in Society (5 Cr) | |
| MATH 171
|
Math for Elementary Teachers I (5 Cr) | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Total | 90 | |
Download the completion worksheet for this degree [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 171 | Introduction to ECED | 5 |
| ECED 172 | Learning Environments & Social Relationships | 5 |
| ECED 180 | Connecting with Infants & Toddlers | 4 |
| ECED 181 | Children’s Creative Activities | 5 |
| ECED 191 | Early Childhood Education Practicum I | 5 |
| ECED 192 | Early Childhood Education Practicum II | 5 |
| ECED 201 | Family & Community Connections | 3 |
| ECED 204 | Child Health & Safety | 3 |
| EDUC& 114
|
Child Development | 3 |
| EDUC 150 | Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| EDUC& 204
|
Exceptional Child | 5 |
| EDUC 240 | Culture and Human Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Total | 49 |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ASL& 121
|
American Sign Language I | 5 |
| ECED 132 | Techniques for Teaching Child with Special Needs | 5 |
| ECED 135 | Practicum for Special Education | 5 |
| ECED 136 | Practicum for Special Education | 5 |
| ECED 171 | Introduction to ECED | 5 |
| ECED 201 | Family & Community Connections | 3 |
| ECED 204 | Child Health & Safety | 3 |
| EDUC 110 | Introduction to Education | 5 |
| EDUC 150 | Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| EDUC 190 | Working as a Paraeducator | 5 |
| EDUC& 204
|
Exceptional Child | 5 |
| EDUC 240 | Culture and Human Diversity in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 256 | Child Development | 3 |
| ENGL& 101
|
English Composition I | 5 |
| NUTR 130 | Human Nutrition | 5 |
| PSYC& 100
|
General Psychology | 5 |
| SOC& 101
|
Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| BTS 105 | Beginning Keyboarding - Alphabet Keys (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 106 | Beginning Keyboarding - Figure & Symbol Keys (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 107 | Beginning Keyboarding - Keypad & Skillbuilding (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 141 | Presentation Applications: Beginning (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 142 | Presentation Applications: Intermediate (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 143 | Presentation Applications: Advanced (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 145 | Internet Basics (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 146 | 10-Key (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 151 | Spreadsheet Applications - Formulas & Functions (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 152 | Spreadsheet Applications - Charts and Formatting (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 153 | Spreadsheet Applications - Data Lists and Pivot Tables (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 154 | Spreadsheet Applications - Links VLookUps & Templates (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 155 | Spreadsheet Applications - Advanced Logic Functions (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 161 | Computer and Software Fundamentals (5 Cr) | |
| BTS 163 | Word Processing Applications (5 Cr) | |
| BTS 165 | Spreadsheet Applications (5 Cr) | |
| BTS 181 | Word Processing - Editing and Formatting (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 182 | Word Processing - Tables, Columns, and Graphics (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 183 | Word Processing - Sharing Documents (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 184 | Word Processing - Managing Long Documents (1 Cr) | |
| BTS 185 | Word Processing - Forms and Macros (1 Cr) | |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| CMST& 101
|
Introduction to Communication (5 Cr) | |
| CMST& 210
|
Interpersonal Communication (5 Cr) | |
| CMST& 230
|
Small Group Communication (5 Cr) | |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| MATH& 107
|
Math in Society (5 Cr) | |
| MATH 171
|
Math for Elementary Teachers I (5 Cr) | |
| Total | 90 | |
Download the completion worksheet for this degree [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ASL& 121
|
American Sign Language I | 5 |
| ECED 132 | Techniques for Teaching the Child with Special-Needs | 5 |
| ECED 135 | Practicum for Special Education | 5 |
| ECED 136 | Practicum for Special Education | 5 |
| ECED 171 | Introduction to ECED | 5 |
| ECED 201 | Family & Community Connections | 3 |
| ECED 204 | Child Health & Safety | 3 |
| EDUC& 114
|
Child Development | 3 |
| EDUC 150 | Language and Literacy Development | 3 |
| EDUC 190 | Working as a Paraeducator | 5 |
| EDUC& 204
|
Exceptional Child | 5 |
| EDUC 240 | Culture and Human Divesity in Education | 3 |
| Total | 50 |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 171 | Introduction to ECED | 5 |
| ECED 180 | Connecting with Infants & Toddlers | 4 |
| ECED 201 | Family & Community Connections | 3 |
| ECED 204 | Child Health & Safety | 3 |
| EDUC& 114
|
Child Development | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | Culture and Human Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
= Course number and/or title change begins summer 2008. Courses with previous number/title are still applicable. Learn more about Common Course Numbering.