Beginning Fall 2006 - Associates of Science Degree (A.S.) Early Childhood Education
General Education Requirements
| Eng 100 Expository Writing |
| Eng 102 or higher |
| SpCo 151 Introduction to Speech and Communication |
| Phil 110 Intro to Philosophy: Survey of Problems or Math 100 Survey of Mathematics or higher (MATH 115 Statistics recommended) |
| 3 credits (100 level or higher) in Natural Sciences |
| 6 credits (100 level or higher) in Social Sciences |
| 3 credits (100 level or higher) in Humanities |
| 3 credits (ED 252 or ED 255 or |
| 3 credits of Electives (100 level or higher) |
Graduating students must receive a grade of "C" or better in these courses in order to be awarded their Certificate or Degree: ED 105, ED 110, ED 131, ED190 or ED191, and ED 291.
| First Semester | ||
| ED 105 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ED 110 | Developmentally Appropriate Practices | 3 |
| ED 131 | Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| General Education | General Education Requirements | 6 |
|
Total |
15 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ED 115 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ED 140 | Guidance of Children | 3 |
| General Education | General Education Requirements | 9 |
|
Total |
16 |
| Third Semester | ||
| ED 190* | Early Childhood Laboratory | 4 |
| ED 245 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ED 263 | Language and Creative Expression Curriculum | 3 |
| General Education | General Education Requirements | 6 |
|
Total |
16 |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ED 291 | Work Practicum and Discussion in Education II | 4 |
| ED 264 | Inquiry and Physical Curriculum | 3 |
| General Education | General Education Requirements | 6 |
| Elective | General Elective | 3 |
|
Total |
16 |
Early Childhood Program Total (minimum) 62
*ED 191 Early Childhood Practicum I may be substituted for ED190 only when ED 190 is not available and with instructor's consent