Early Childhood Education, Diploma

D55220

Total credit hours: 39

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.

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate English and mathematics “college readiness” levels, via college-level English/math courses or by completion of or waiver credit for specified “transition” or co-requisite courses.

Technical Standards

In addition to Davidson-Davie requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of this program. Early Childhood Education Technical Standards (PDF opens in new window)

Curriculum Guide

Full-time and part-time schedules are available. See below for an example of a full time pathway.

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

First Fall

EDU-119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 4.00
EDU-131 Child, Family, and Community (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-144 Child Development I (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-153 Health, Safety and Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.00

First Spring

EDU-145 Child Development II (CAA) 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

Second Fall

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 Spring

EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-184 Early Childhood Introductory Practicum Credit Hours: 2.00