Early Childhood Education Diploma

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Note: Students who do not meet acceptable placement scores must complete appropriate preparatory courses.

First Fall

ACA-090 Student Success Strategies Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-119 Intro to Early Child Educ Credit Hours: 4.00
EDU-131 Child, Family, and Community Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-144 Child Development I Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-153 Health, Safety and Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.00

First Spring

EDU-145 Child Development II Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-146 Child Guidance Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-151 Creative Activities Credit Hours: 3.00
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00

Summer

COM-231 Public Speaking (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-259 Curriculum Planning Credit Hours: 3.00
PSY-150 General Psychology (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Fall

EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-284 Early Child Capstone Prac Credit Hours: 4.00