Early Childhood Education Diploma

General Education Requirements

Contact your program advisor to select general education courses from each category which will meet your program’s graduation requirements.

See the General Education Courses (GELOs)   for a complete list.
(One class from each area below)

GELO #1: Speech Communication Credits: 3

GELO #2: Written Communication  Credits: 3

(Plus one class from any of the four areas listed below). Credits: 3

GELO #3: Critical Thinking and problem Solving

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reading

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills

ECED Required Core Courses

• ECED 1050 - Expressive Arts Credits: 3
• ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment and Guidance Credits: 3

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• ECED 1110 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3

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• ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development Credits: 2

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• ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• ECED 1160 - Early Language and Literacy Credits: 3
• ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum Credits: 1
• ECED 1224 - Preschool Math, Science and Social Studies Curriculum Credits: 3
• ECED 1260 - Early Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3

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• ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum Credits: 1

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• ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum Credits: 1

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• ECED 1630 - Preschool Practicum Credits: 1

Total: 31-32 hours