63 Credit Hours

The Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for entry into careers in education and childcare. Education paraprofessionals serving as aides and assistants may complete the degree to satisfy requirements associated with the career. 

General Education Requirements.....................................................................16 Credit Hours

• ENC 1101  Freshman English I   3
• MAT 1033  Intermediate Algebra   3   

Choice of One (3 Hours)     

• AMH 2010  American History I 
• AMH 2020  American History II  
• EUH 1000  Western Civilization I  
• EUH 1001  Western Civilization II  

Choice of One (4 Hours)     

• BSC 1010C  Principles of Biology 
• BOT 2010C  Botany  
• ZOO 2010C  General Zoology
• Any General Education Social Science    3              

Professional Core.................................................................................................47 Credit Hours

• CGS 1100C  Computer Applications I   3
• EDF 2005  Introduction to Education  3
• EDG 2701  Teaching Diverse Populations  3
• EME 2040  Introduction to Educational Technology 3
• DEP 2004  Human Development   3
• EDP 2002  Educational Psychology   3
• PSY 2012  General Psychology   3
• SYG 1000  Introductory Sociology   3
• EDE 1501  Classroom Management   3
• RED 1010  Fundamentals of Reading  3
• EEX 1000  Teaching Exceptional Children  3
• ARE 1010  Art for Children    3
• LAE 1310  Literacy in the Classroom or
• LIT 2330  Essentials of Children’s Literature 3
• MGF 2117  Math for Educators   3
• EDG 1940  Field Experience    3
• Electives  Any college credit courses  2