Early Childhood Education
Associate Degree with Non-Teaching Licensure
Associate Degree with Non-Teaching Licensure
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
English/Communication
6 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Mathematics
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
Major Requirements
35 credits| 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 |
Transfer Speciality Requirements
20 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-110 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| EDU-261 | Early Childhood Admin I | 3 |
| EDU-262 | Early Childhood Admin II | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Other Requirements
1 creditsSelect 1 credit hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 71
Fall 1
17 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDU-145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU-151 | Creative Activities | 3 |
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Summer
3 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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
+9.5%
Projected Outlook
2,010
Annual Job Openings
18,370
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$29,140/yr
$24,270
$35,480
+6.3%
Projected Outlook
3,300
Annual Job Openings
12,550
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$53,180/yr
$46,910
$59,530
+7.2%
Projected Outlook
350
Annual Job Openings
2,250
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.