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2024-2025 Catalog

Early Childhood Education, A.A.S.

The A.A.S. is a vocational degree with a focus on teaching and administration in an early childhood setting. Those working toward this degree study child development from birth to age eight, curriculum development and implementation, as well as program administration and leadership.

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 for a complete list.

(One class from each area below).

GELO #1: Speech Communication Credits: 3

GELO #2: Written Communication Credits: 3

(Plus three classes from the five areas below; no two classes from the same area). Credits: 9

GELO #3: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

GELO #4: Global Awareness and Citizenship

GELO #5: Analytical, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

GELO #6: Career and Life Skills

SCC New Student Requirement: ACFS 1015 Success@SCC Credits: 1 (Taken in your first semester)

Total: 16 hours

Early Childhood Education:

The A.A.S. is a vocational degree with a focus on teaching and administration in an early childhood setting. Those working toward this degree study child development birth to age eight, curriculum development and implementation, as well as program administration and leadership.

ECED Required Core Courses

ECED 1050 - Expressive Arts Credits: 3
ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment and Guidance Credits: 3
ECED 1110 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3
ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development Credits: 2
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 1230 - School Age Child Development and Programming Credits: 2
ECED 1260 - Early Childhood Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
ECED 1610 - Infant Practicum Credits: 1
ECED 1620 - Toddler Practicum Credits: 1
ECED 1630 - Preschool Practicum Credits: 1
ECED 1640 - School Age Practicum Credits: 1
ECED 2050 - Children with Exceptionalities Credits: 3
ECED 2060 - Early Childhood Education Curriculum Planning Credits: 3
ECED 2065 - Child Care Head Teacher Practicum Credits: 5 *
or
ECED 2901 - Child Care Head Teacher Cooperative Experience Credits: 5
ECED 2070 - Family and Community Relationships Credits: 3
ECED 2450 - Early Childhood Administration Credits: 3
ECED 2800 - Early Childhood Education Graduation Seminar Credits: 2

Additional Program Notes:

* ECED 1112 - Applied Infant and Toddler Concepts is a prerequisite for ECED 2901 - Child Care Head Teacher Cooperative Experience if completed in an infant or toddler setting.

ECED Required CORE Courses: 49 Hours

Electives

Any ECED course not required for specialization Diploma or A.A.S. degree OR any elective approved at the discretion of the academic advisor. See ECED listings for possible elective options.

Total: 3 Hours

Total: 68 hours