Early Childhood Education
Curriculum Description
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs and school-age programs.
The following represents one way in which the diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D55220P1)
Diploma
D55220
NC CIP: 13.1210
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE  |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Educ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I NEW VERSION 2014 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance NEW VERSION 2014 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014  |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 16
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, & Commun NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II NEW VERSION 2014 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety & Nutrit NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 OR |
Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 118 OR |
Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 14
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 214 | Early Child Interm Pract NEW VERSION 2014 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 271 | Educational Technology NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language & Literacy Exp NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 11
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 10
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptional NEW VERSION 2014 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 6
Total Credit Hours: 46
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
All prerequisites must be met before courses can be taken. See an EDU advisor concerning prerequisites.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
D55220
