Early Childhood Education, AAS

Campus: Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive background in early childhood education. Meaningful, on-site, practical experiences along with lecture, hands-on learning and theory round out the basic education provided.

Plan of Study

Term 1

ECE 103 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3.00 Credit(s) ¹
ECE 133 - Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3.00 Credit(s) ¹
ECE 158 - Early Childhood Curriculum I 3.00 Credit(s) ¹
ECE 170 - Child Growth and Development 3.00 Credit(s) ¹
ECE 243 - Early Childhood Guidance 3.00 Credit(s) ¹
ENG 105 - Composition I 3.00 Credit(s) OR
COM 102 - Communication Skills 3.00 Credit(s)

Term Total: 18.00 Credits

Term 2

ECE 159 - Early Childhood Curriculum II 3.00 Credit(s) ¹
EDU 220 - Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher 3.00 Credit(s)
EDU 235 - Children’s Literature 3.00 Credit(s)
EDU 245 - Exceptional Learner 3.00 Credit(s)
___:___ Humanities Electives 3.00 Credit(s) (from list below)

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 3 - Summer

ECE 920 - Field Experience/ECE 1.00 - 3.00 Credit(s) ²

Term Total: 2.00 Credits

Term 4

ECE 169 - Art and Music Activities for Young Children 3.00 Credit(s)
ECE 193 - Dynamics of the Family 3.00 Credit(s)
ECE 920 - Field Experience/ECE 1.00 - 3.00 Credit(s) ²
SDV 174 - Critical and Creative Thinking 3.00 Credit(s)
BUS 110 - Business Math and Calculators 3.00 Credit(s) OR
ENV 111 - Environmental Science 4.00 Credit(s) OR
ENV 115 - Environmental Science 3.00 Credit(s)
CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers 3.00 Credit(s) OR
SPC 170 - Professional Communication 3.00 Credit(s)

Term Total: 17.00-18.00 Credits

Term 5

ECE 221 - Infant/Toddler Care and Education 3.00 Credit(s)
ECE 290 - Early Childhood Program Administration 3.00 Credit(s)
ECE 920 - Field Experience/ECE 1.00 - 3.00 Credit(s) ²
___:___ Early Childhood Electives 6.00 Credits(s) (from list below)

Term Total: 14.00 Credits

AAS Total: 66.00-67.00 Credits

Early Childhood Electives

Select two courses from the following:

PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology 3.00 Credit(s)
BUS 102 - Introduction to Business 3.00 Credit(s)
ECE 168 - Science and Math Activities for Young Children 3.00 Credit(s)
EDU 125 - Making a Difference 3.00 Credit(s)
EDU 212 - Educational Foundations 3.00 Credit(s)
EDU 255 - Technology in the Classroom 3.00 Credit(s)
SDV 114 - Strategies for Academic Success 3.00 Credit(s)

Humanities Electives

Select one course from the following:

HUM 105 - Working in America 3.00 Credit(s)
HUM 287 - Leadership Development Studies 3.00 Credit(s)
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3.00 Credit(s)
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3.00 Credit(s)

Notes:

¹CDA Certification Coursework

²Students may be subject to release of information and criminal background check by each cooperative site prior to beginning their work cooperative experience.

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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