Early Childhood Education Curriculum

The Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education prepares students for careers in the field of early childhood education by providing an integrated curriculum of general education and professional studies for students interested in working with young children in an early childhood setting. The course work in this degree assists students in formulating a developmentally appropriate approach to the education of young children. The preparation of appropriate program plans, which involve positive self-esteem, the promotion of social skills, and the development of multicultural awareness, assist students in better understanding children with special needs. Students participate in three field experiences, which allow them to apply their knowledge of young children.

Students who anticipate that they may at a later date wish to seek teacher certification, by completing a baccalaureate degree, should follow the Transfer Track. Those more interested in preparing themselves for immediate employment in the field may wish to pursue the Career Track.

A.S. in Early Childhood Education

General Education Requirements
27 crs
 Unreastricted Elective
6 crs
ENG101 Composition
3
 Elective
3
ENG102 Composition and Literature
3
 Elective
3
ENG207 Speech Communications
3
HIS101 World Civilization I
3
HIS201 U.S. History I and a Foreign Language are suggested electives for students wishing to pursue the State of Connecticut teacher certification program.
HIS102 World Civilization II
3
MAT120 College Algebra
3
BIO120 Concepts of Biological Sciences
3
PSY101 Fundamentals of Psychology
3
SOC101 Principles of Sociology
3
A current Red Cross First Aid Certificate is required for the Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education.
 
Career Track and Transfer Track*
28 crs
ECE111 Foundations in ECE
3
ECE199 Practicum I
3
ECE201 Creative Activities or
ECE203 Children's Literature
3
ECE208 Teaching the Exceptional Child
3
ECE250 Math & Science in the EC Classroom or
ECE252 Social Studies in the EC Classroom
2
ECE254 Health, Safety, & Nutrition
2
ECE298 Practicum II
3
ECE299 Practicum III
3
PSY201 Child Development
3
SOC364 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
3
 
*If a student elects to transfer track, he or she should take BIO133 General Biology (with lab, 4 credits)
 
Grand Total
61 crs

 

Early Childhood Education Certificate

The certificate program in Early Childhood Education provides students with the professional training necessary to fulfill the educational requirements of the Child Development Associate Credential.

Certificate Courses
21crs
ECE111 Foundations in ECE
3
ECE199 Practicum I
3
ECE201 Creative Activities
3
ECE203 Children's Literature
3
ECE298 Practicum II
3
PSY101 Fundamentals of Psychology
3
PSY201 Child Development
3
 
Grand Total
21 crs

ECE Administration Certificate

Certificate Courses
15 crs
ACC111 Financial Accounting or
CIS 112 Introduction to Computers
3
ECE208 Teaching the Exceptional Child
3
ECE307 Child Care Administration
3
MGT105 Principles of Management
3
PSY201 Child Development
3
 
Grand Total
15 crs