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Program: Early Childhood Development
Option:
Contact: Mrs. Delores McConaughy
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credits Required: 68

PURPOSE:
The Early Childhood Development program was designed to provide comprehensive training for professionals already employed either in child care agencies or in the primary grades and for students interested in seeking a director's position in an early childhood program.

OCCUPATIONAL GOALS:
Day Care Director, Elementary School Classroom Aide, Day Care Teacher.

PROGRAM:
Early Childhood Development courses comprise the major part of the program. Students will also take courses in related subjects. Students should consult with an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

NOTE:
Field work, clinical placements, and certification/licensure may involve drug testing and/or background checks performed at the student’s expense.

Program Requirements:

Course	Credits
Fall I
CPL 201 Career Planning and Preparation	1
ECD 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECD 160 Child Development and Behavior	3
ENG 101 Composition (G. Ed.)	3
FSC 101 Freshman Seminar Course (G. Ed.)	1
HTH 111 Stress and Stress Management	3
PSC 150 General Psychology (G. Ed.)	3
Spring I
ART/HUM Arts/Humanities Electives (Gen.Ed.) (G. Ed.)	3
COM REQ Communications Requirement (G. Ed.)	3
ECD 163 Early Childhood Curriculum Development	3
ECD 180 Health, Safety, & Nutrition in Early Childhood Ed	3
NAT SCI Bio/Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.)	4
Summer I
MAT Math Elective (Gen. Ed.) (G. Ed.)	3
PED 103 Fitness and Wellness (G. Ed.)	3
Fall II
ECD 161 Guidance and Counseling in Early Childhood Ed.	3
ECD 165 Children With Special Needs in Early Childhood	3
ECD REQ Early Childhood Development Requirement	3
SOC 161 Sociology (G. Ed.)	3
Spring II
CPL 280 Cooperative Work Experience	3
ECD 171 Child Care Center Management	3
ECD 270 Practicum in Early Childhood Development	3
PROG Early Childhood Dev. Electives	5
SOC 165 Marriage and the Family	3
(G. Ed.) General Education Program Requirement Please note: This information is for planning purposes only. The list of courses may not be complete. Please contact an advisor to be sure that courses are applicable to your desired course of study.

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