Early Childhood Education, Associate of Arts
• Understand developmentally appropriate theories, models and practices for young children and families.
• Apply early childhood concepts and knowledge to planning environments, curriculum, family interactions and program management.
• Demonstrate ability to respond to the holistic needs of diverse children and families in a variety of settings.
• Interact professionally and ethically with diverse children, families and coworkers.
• Utilize professional and community resources to promote developmentally appropriate care and education of children and families.
Major Code: 2125R
**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor
Fall Semester Freshman Year
| EARC 109 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 Credits |
| EARC 154 | Early Childhood Practicum 1* | 3 Credits |
| EARC 164 | Early Childhood Curriculum 1 | 2 Credits |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
| GNED 101 | Introduction to General Education | 3 Credits |
| MATH 143 | College Algebra* | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II* | 3 Credits |
| HUMA GE | Any Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| SCIG GE | Any Gen. Ed. Science Course | 4 Credits |
| EARC 174 | Early Childhood Practicum 2 | 3 Credits |
| EARC 184 | Early Childhood Curriculum 2 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall Semester Sophomore Year
| COMM GE | Any Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course | 3 Credits |
| EARC 105 | Early Childhood Environments | 3 Credits |
| EARC 207 | Infant & Toddler Care & Education | 3 Credits |
| SOCS GE | Any Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| WELL GE | Any Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective | 2 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring Semester Sophomore Year
| EARC 203 | Child Development | 3 Credits |
| EARC 209 | Inclusive Practices for Infants & Toddlers* | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 204 | Families Communities & Culture | 3 Credits |
| HUMA GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| SCIG GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Science Course | 3-4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.
Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required
Total Credit Hours: 61-62