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Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Information
This course of study is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of Early Childhood Education. There are a number of options available to the student that require education and work experience to become certified childcare workers. The Early Childhood Education Program at TSJC is designed to meet the educational requirements for Child Development Associate (CDA), Group Leader, Infant/Toddler Nursery Supervisor, and Director certification.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
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ENG 121 |
English Composition I |
3 |
PSY 101 or 102 |
General Psychology I or II |
3 |
MAT 107, 121, or 155 |
Math Requirement |
3 |
6 Hours from: |
Two Core Electives |
6 |
TOTAL GEN ED CREDITS |
15 |
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Early Childhood Core Courses |
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ECE 101** |
Intro to Early Childhood Professions |
3 |
ECE 102** |
Intro to Early Childhood Professions Lab |
3 |
ECE 103 |
Guidance Strategies for Children |
3 |
ECE 111^^ |
Infant & Toddler Theory & Practice |
3 |
ECE 112^^ |
Intro to Infant/Toddler Lab |
3 |
ECE 205^^ |
Nutrition, Health & Safety for Young Children |
3 |
ECE 220 |
Curriculum Development: Methods/Techniques |
3 |
ECE 225 |
Language & Cognition for the Young |
3 |
ECE 226^^ |
Creativity & the Young Child |
3 |
PSY 238 or ECE 238 |
Child Development or Growth Development of Early Child + Lab |
3or4 |
ECE 111 |
Infant/Toddler Theory & Practice |
3 |
ECE 240 |
Admin of Early Childhood Care & Education Program |
3 |
ECE 241 |
Admin Human Relations for EC Professions |
3 |
| TOTAL CORE CREDITS | 36or37 |
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Additional Degree Requirements |
Computer Elective | 3 |
| ECE 125^^ | Science/Math and the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 288 | Practicum: Advanced Classroom | 3 |
| ECE 289 | Capstone | 2 |
| TOTAL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | 11 | |
Electives |
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| ECE 107 | Child Dev. Associate (CDA) Preparation | 2 |
| ECE 100 | Pre-Licensing Training for Child Care Providers | 1 |
| ECE 195 | Music, Movement, & the Young Child | 1 |
| ECE 256 | Working with Parents, Families, & Community | 3 |
| ECE 188 | Practicum: Early Childhood Ed (CDA) | 2 |
| ECE 280 | Internship | 3 |
| ECE 288 | Practicum: Advanced Classroom | 3 |
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions | 3 |
| ECP 187 | Cooperative Education | 1-12 |
| ECP 287 | Cooperative Education | 1-12 |
| ECE 175 | Special Topics | 1-6 |
| ECP 275 | Special Topics | 1-6 |
| ECE 236 | Child Growth & Development Lab | 1 |
| Two Core Electives Required | ||
| TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS | 67-69 | |
| ** Only Offered in Fall Semester | ||
| ^^ To Be Taken in First Year of Program | ||