Early Childhood Education Diploma
Entry Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Award
Diploma
3 terms
Students in the Early Childhood Education A.A.S. program may elect to receive this diploma after completing the required courses. Please consult with the Social Sciences Department for more information regarding this option.
Diploma Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECE-103 | Intro to Early Childhood Ed | 3 |
| ECE-105 | Technology for Early Childhood | 1 |
| ECE-158 | ECE Curriculum I | 3 |
| ECE-133 | Child Health/Safety/Nutrition | 3 |
| ENG-105 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| ECE-170 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ECE-159 | ECE Curriculum II | 3 |
| ECE-221 | Inf/Toddler Care & Education | 3 |
| ECE-243 | Early Childhood Guidance | 3 |
| ECE-262 | Early Childhood Field Experience | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 12 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| PSY-111 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| SPC-101 or SPC-112 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 6 | |
| Program Totals: | 34 | |
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Your writing placement score may require prerequisite courses.
Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU-110 | Exploring Teaching | 3 |
| EDU-119 | Behavior Management | 3 |