• Early Childhood Department
  Early Childhood, A.A.S.
  

Teacher Education Track

Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 1327)

Degree Requirements
To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), the student in Early Childhood must complete a minimum of 66 academic credits with an overall GPA of not less than 2.00, and “C” grades or better in all required major field courses.

Additionally, Early Childhood A.A.S. majors must complete all prerequisite freshman level courses, achieving a 2.00 average, before they can be assigned to practicums ECHD 231, ECHD 232, ECHD 233 and ECHD 234. An overall grade point of 2.00 or better in both major field and liberal arts and sciences courses is the prerequisite for all four practicum assignments.

Credits must be distributed as follows: 38 in the major field (see below), 22 in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences, and 6 in general electives.

Note: Course syllabi objectives provide cross-reference to specific Associate Degree Program Guidelines as determined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Major Field Requirements

Major Field Electives (choose 6 credits)

Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101; HIST 121 or 122; 3 credits in Mathematics; 1 credit in Physical Education; 3 credits in Laboratory Science; additional courses to total 9 credits, to be selected from remaining categories of Trustees' General Education Core Requirement

General Electives
6 credits.

Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year Courses

Second Year Courses