Early Childhood Education, Diploma

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 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

Diploma Total: 33.00 Credits

Notes:

¹CDA Certification Coursework

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

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