Early Childhood Education Associates Degree
The Early Childhood Education (ECED) Associates degree program is a Teacher Residency Program, where theory and practice are woven into the learning experience. Students are mentored by an experienced teacher in a birth – 3rd grade classroom, while taking the required ECED coursework. The program is designed to support students working in the field of education and those wanting to receive hands-on learning in the classroom. Additionally, it supports students who are interested in obtaining a solid understanding of early childhood before transferring to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s in early childhood education (licensure PreK-3rd Grade or non-licensure) or a related field in family child studies.
Core Requirements
- ECED 1110 Child Growth, Development & Learning
- ECED 1115 Health, Safety & Nutrition
- ECED 1120 Guiding Young Children
- ECED 1130 Family & Community Collaboration
- ECED 2110 Professionalism
- ECED 2115 Introduction to Language, Literacy and Reading
- ECED 2120 Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4
- ECED 2121 Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4 Practicum I
- ECED 1125 Assessment of Children & Evaluation of Programs I
- ECED 2130 Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3
- ECED 2131 Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 (PreK) through Grade Practicum II
ECED: 29 Credits
General Education Credits: 32 Credits
Total Credits: 61 Credits
