Early Childhood Education
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
Complete 4 of the following groups:
English/Communication
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Mathematics
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU-119 | Intro to Early Child Education | 4 |
| EDU-131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| EDU-144 | Child Development I | 3 |
| EDU-145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU-146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| EDU-151 | Creative Activities | 3 |
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| EDU-221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU-234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 |
| EDU-280 | Language/Literacy Experiences | 3 |
| EDU-284 | Early Child Capstone Prac | 4 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
Other Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU-159 | Heath and Safety for Early Ch | 2 |
| EDU-216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU-261 | Early Childhood Admin I | 3 |
| EDU-262 | Early Childhood Admin II | 3 |
| BIO-110 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| HEA-112 | First Aid & CPR | 2 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 65
Fall 1
17 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills (or ACA-122) | 1 |
| EDU-119 | Intro to Early Child Education | 4 |
| EDU-131 | Children, Family, & Community | 3 |
| EDU-144 | Child Development I | 3 |
| EDU-146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Spring 1
18 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Intro to Computers | 3 |
| EDU-145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU-151 | Creative Activities | 3 |
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy (or MAT-143) | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Early Childhood Education can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$35,710/yr
$30,700
$40,330
+9.6%
Projected Outlook
2,140
Annual Job Openings
18,370
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$29,140/yr
$24,270
$35,480
+1.3%
Projected Outlook
3,090
Annual Job Openings
12,550
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$53,180/yr
$46,910
$59,530
+1.7%
Projected Outlook
240
Annual Job Openings
2,250
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.