ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

 Early Childhood Education

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Early Childhood Education program will prepare the student to plan developmentally appropriate environments and activities that will promote optimal growth through learning for young children.  

STUDENT PROFILE

As a student in the Early Childhood Education program, you should be able to:

PREPARATION FOR ADMISSION

The following experiences will help you prepare for this program:

CAREER PREPARATION

As an Early Childhood Education graduate, employers will expect you to be able to:

CAREER OUTLOOK

The demand for Early Childhood professionals continues to increase. The typical careers that are available to you after graduation include:

CURRICULUM

Course #

Title

Cr

BASE COURSES

EDC 110

 Intr. to Higher Education

3

ENG 101

 Composition I

3

ENG 221

 Basic Communication

 3

MTH 106 OR
MTH 112 

 Financial Math  OR
Intermediate Algebra

 3  
(4)

NAS 100

Anishinaabe-Bimaadiziwin  Intr. to Tribal Cultures

3

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE COURSES

*** ***

Humanities and Social Sciences

3

*** ***

 Physical & Natural Science s

7

NAS 101

Ojibwemowin I  (Ojibwe Language I )

3

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

EDC 101

Intr. to Early Childhood Education and Care

3

HTH 107

Wellness, Healthcare and Nutrition

3

EDC 103

Creative Activities for the Classroom

3

EDC 130

Child Growth and Development

3

EDC 251

Environmental Education Teaching Techniques

3

ENG 223

 Literature for Children

3

SOC 285

Sociology of Native American Families & Communities

3

EDC 260

Child Guidance and Self-Concept

3

EDC 270

Early Childhood Program Management and Leadership Practices

4

EDC 291

 Early Childhood Practicum

5

PROGRAM:  62 CREDITS