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2021-2022 Academic Catalog

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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education (CC)

Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of child development in a socio-cultural context

Apply developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to meet the needs of diverse populations
Apply best practices in group management to optimize the potential for learning and social-emotional development
Practice ethical and legal standards, as well as professional attitudes and behavior
Apply best practices, observation, and assessment to enhance learning and development.

Program Curriculum

Term 1

ECE 101 - Family and Community Relations Credits - 3
ECE 109 - Foundations and Careers in Early Childhood Credits - 3
ECE 111 - Introduction to ECE Environments Credits - 3
ECE 154 - Literature and Literacy Credits - 3
WR 115 - Introduction to College Writing Credits - 4
(or higher)

Term 1 Total: 16

Term 2

ECE 100 - Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Ed Credits - 3
ECE 152 - Creativity for Young Children Credits - 3
OR
ECE 153 - Music and Movement Credits - 3
ECE 226 - Child Development Credits - 3
ECE 240 - Curriculum/Planning Credits - 3
ECE 249 - Inclusion of Children with Special Needs Credits - 3

Term 2 Total: 15

Term 3

ECE 150 - Observation/Assessment and Recording Credits - 3
ECE 151 - Guidance and Classroom Management Credits - 3
ECE 154 - Literature and Literacy Credits - 3
ECE 280 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits - 1-8
Social Science Elective Credits - 4
MTH 062 - Quantitative Literacy I Credits - 4
(or higher)

Term 3 Total: 16

Total Credits: 47