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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate positive guidance techniques with children.
Write developmentally appropriate lesson plans for young children.
Critique ethical behaviors of an early learning teacher in an early learning environment.
Analyze personal ethical behaviors while teaching young children.
Construct a safe and healthy learning space in compliance with ADA regulations.
Describe positive relationships between families, early learning environments, and community partners.
Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace, which includes dependability, responsibility, and working with all stakeholders respectfully.

Plan of Study

Term 1

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

Term Total: 18.00 Credits

Term 2

ECE 159 - Early Childhood Curriculum II Credit(s): 3.00 ¹
EDU 220 - Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher Credit(s): 3.00
EDU 235 - Children’s Literature Credit(s): 3.00
EDU 245 - Exceptional Learner Credit(s): 3.00
HUM 105 - Working in America Credit(s): 3.00 OR
HUM 287 - Leadership Development Studies Credit(s): 3.00 OR
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 3 - Summer

ECE 920 - Field Experience/ECE Credit(s): 1.00 - 3.00 ²
(2.00 Credits for this program)

Term Total: 2.00 Credits

Term 4

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

Term Total: 17.00 Credits

Term 5

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

Term Total: 14.00 Credits

AAS Total: 66.00 Credits

Early Childhood Electives

Select two courses from the following:

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

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.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.