Early Childhood Education Transfer Track – Licensure (A55220T)
Associate in Applied Science
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments.
Throughout the Early Childhood Education program, students will gain knowledge and understanding of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and ways to effectively communicate with parents, children, and other professionals in the field. Learning opportunities and course assignments provide students with a strong foundation in evidenced-based and current principles to work with children, families, and the community. Students will show competency in the program by integrating learned theories with practice in early childhood settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Students in the transfer licensure track will have the opportunity to transfer to a four-year institution and obtain a teaching license.
Course Sequence
| Fall Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 119 | Early Childhood Education | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, Community | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 16 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | 4 | 16 | ||
| Summer Semester | ||||
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||||
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language & Literacy Experiences | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Biological Science Elective | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| 15 | 3 | 16 | ||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Physical Science Elective | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| 13 | 12 | 17 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 71 | |||
| Biological Science Elective – Choose one of the following: BIO 110 or BIO 111 | ||||
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Choose one of the following: UGETC: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240 | ||||
| Physical Science Elective – Choose one of the following: | ||||
| CHM 131 / CHM 131A, PHY 110 / PHY 110A or CHM 151 | ||||
Employment Competencies
- Use research- based knowledge on the developmental period of early childhood, individual uniqueness variations for each child, and development and learning in cultural contexts to make evidence-based decisions that support each child.
- Use community resources to support children’s learning and development while supporting families, building partnerships between early learning settings, schools, and community organizations and agencies.
- Create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and inclusive for all children.
- Design and implement developmentally effective curriculum that addresses all domains of learning and utilize technology to enhance learning for all children.
- Support and empower children, families and communities through trusting and respectful reciprocal relationships.
- Use authentic assessment responsibly to make informed decisions to guide children’s learning.
- Communicate effectively in the classroom and other professional settings.
- Serve as a leader, advocate and professional in the field of early education.
- Use the NAEYC code of ethics as a guide to make ethical decisions regarding children and families.
