Early Childhood Education
Diploma
Diploma
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
6 creditsMajor Requirements
28 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-280 | Language/Literacy Experiences | 3 |
Other Requirements
4 creditsSelect 4 credit hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 38
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.