Official Title of Major: Early Childhood Development, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.EDU.ECD

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60

http://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/credit-and-degree-seekers/education/ 

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Early Childhood Development fulfills the state educational requirements for employment as a director, teacher (senior staff), school-age staff member and/or director. The program emphasizes the study of child development, early childhood curriculum/strategies and administrative responsibilities, as well as requires passing a background check and completing a field-based experience in the early childhood learning environment. Individuals must meet additional state requirements regarding age and experience for employment.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Karen Phelan, Ed.D.

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

TERM 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	3 credit hours
General Education Mathematics MAT 221 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 1  OR MAT 222 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 2	4 credit hours
General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology	3 credit hours
EDU 131 - Children’s Literature	3 credit hours
EDU 231 - Infant/Toddler Child Care	3 credit hours

TERM 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
EDU 132 - Introduction to Early Childhood Development	3 credit hours
Wellness Requirement EDU 135 - Children’s Health, Nutrition and Safety	3 credit hours
General Education Biological and Physical Sciences PHS 100 - General Physical Science	4 credit hours
EDU 232 - School-Age Child Care	3 credit hours

TERM 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
EDU 133 - Growth and Development   (first 8-week session) EDU 133 and EDU 214 are offered in accelerated formats and should be taken consecutively during the third semester to complete the program within a two-year timeframe.	3 credit hours
EDU 214 - Introduction to Special Education   (second 8-week session) EDU 133 and EDU 214 are offered in accelerated formats and should be taken consecutively during the third semester to complete the program within a two-year timeframe.	3 credit hours
EDU 235 - Child Care Administration	3 credit hours
Elective – Recommended CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology	3 credit hours
EDU 229 - Observing and Assessing Young Children	1 credit hour
EDU 248 - Instructional Strategies	1 credit hour

TERM 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
EDU 242 - Foundations of Reading and Language Arts   EDU 242 and EDU 247 should be taken concurrently to complete the program within a two-year timeframe.	3 credit hours
EDU 247 - Early Childhood: Methods and Materials   EDU 242 and EDU 247 should be taken concurrently to complete the program within a two-year timeframe.	3 credit hours
EDU 230 - Educator Portfolio Development	1 credit hour
General Education Arts and Humanities COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers	3 credit hours
SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish 1  OR ASL 111 - American Sign Language 1	3 credit hours
EDU 239 - Quality Family and School Partnerships	1 credit hour