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Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Science

• Understand developmentally appropriate theories, models and practices for young children and families.

• Apply early childhood concepts and knowledge to planning environments, curriculum, family interactions and program management.

• Demonstrate ability to respond to the holistic needs of diverse children and families in a variety of settings.

• Interact professionally and ethically with diverse children, families and coworkers.

• Utilize professional and community resources to promote developmentally appropriate care and education of children and families.

Major Code: 4680A

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

EARC 109Foundations of Early Childhood Education

3 Credits
EARC 111Health, Safety and Nutrition

3 Credits
EARC 154Early Childhood Practicum I

3 Credits
EARC 164Early Childhood Curriculum I

2 Credits
ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits
MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester Freshman Year

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits
EARC 105Early Childhood Environments

3 Credits
EARC 174Early Childhood Practicum II

3 Credits
EARC 184Early Childhood Curriculum II

2
EARC 203Child Development

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:14

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

EARC 207Infant & Toddler Care & Education

3 Credits
EARC 254Early Childhood Practicum III

3
EARC 264Early Childhood Curriculum III

2
EDUC 204Families Communities & Culture

3 Credits
ELEC GEGeneral Education Elective

3 Credits
EARC 196Trauma Informed Classroom Practices

1 credit
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

EARC 209Inclusive Practices for Infants & Toddlers*

3 Credits
EARC 222Introduction to Teaching Children’s Literature

3 Credits
EARC 274Early Childhood Practicum IV

3 Credits
EARC 284Early Childhood Curriculum IV

2
EDUC 215Educational Technology

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 60