Early Childhood Education: Licensure Transfer, A.A.S.

A55220LT Total credit hours: 71

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.

Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and childcare programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school age programs.

Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate should possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to:

Promote child development and learning
Build family and community relationships
Observe, document and assess to support young children and families
Use developmentally effective strategies
Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
Demonstrate professionalism
Transfer and work towards an undergraduate teaching licensure degree

Accreditation

The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (opens in new window) NAEYC, 1313 L St. N.W. Suite 500, Washington. DC 20005 202.232.8777 | 800.424.2460, www.naeyc.org

Technical Standards

In addition to DCCC 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)

Students who do not meet acceptable placement scores must complete appropriate pre-curriculum courses.

First Fall

ACA-122 College Transfer Success (CAA) Credit Hours: 1.00
EDU-119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 4.00
EDU-131 Child, Family, and Community Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-153 Health, Safety and Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-144 Child Development I (CAA) 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
MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00

First Summer

ENG-112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
PSY-150 General Psychology (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Fall

COM-231 Public Speaking (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-216 Foundations of Education (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-280 Language and Literacy Experiences Credit Hours: 3.00
BIO-110 Principles of Biology (CAA) Credit Hours: 4.00
or
BIO-111 General Biology I (CAA) Credit Hours: 4.00

Second Spring

EDU-234 Infants, Toddlers, and Twos Credit Hours: 3.00
Social/Behavioral Sciences Transfer Electives Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-250 Teacher Licensure Preparation Credit Hours: 3.00
EDU-284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum Credit Hours: 4.00
and
CHM-151 General Chemistry I (CAA) Credit Hours: 4.00
or
PHY-110 Conceptual Physics (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
PHY-110A Conceptual Physics Lab (CAA) Credit Hours: 1.00

Second Summer

Take 3 Credit Hours from:

ART-111 Art Appreciation (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
MUS-110 Music Appreciation (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
or
PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00