Early Childhood Education
Curriculum Description
Early Childhood Education
Career Cluster: Education and Training
Pathway: Teaching/Training
Program Major Early Childhood Education
Pathway 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.
Program Major Description
A program that prepares individuals to promote child development and learning, work with diverse families and children, observe, document and assess to support young children and families, use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum, and use developmentally effective approaches in collaboration with other early childhood professionals. Potential course work includes instruction in all areas of child development such as emotional/social/health/physical/language/communication, approaches to play and learning, working with diverse families, and related observations/student teaching experiences.
The following represents one way in which the program of study 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.
Associate in Applied Science
A55220 REVISED
NC CIP: 13.1210
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2017
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Educ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 145 | Child Development II NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 13 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 214 | Early Child Interm Pract | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 221 | Children With Exceptionalities NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 252 | Math & Sci Activities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 259 | Curriculum Planning NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Sociology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 16 | 9 | 0 | 19 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos NEW VERSION 2017FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 271 | Educational Technology NEW VERSION 2017FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 284 | Early Child Capstone Prac NEW VERSION 2017FA | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | EDU Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 13 | 0 | 19 | |
Total Credit Hours: 71
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, HUM 160, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, or PHI 240
EDU Electives – Recommended Pathway:
Administration Elective – Select 3 credit hours: BUS 137 EDU 261, EDU 262
Early Education Elective – Select 3 credit hours: EDU 152, EDU 157, EDU 220, EDU 235
Special Education Elective – Select 3 credit hours: EDU 220, EDU 222, EDU 223, EDU 247, EDU 248
Transfer Elective (four-year university) – Select 3 hours: BIO 110, HIS 132, PSY 241, PSY 281
General Elective – Select 3 credit hours: ENG 273, SPA 111, SPA 112
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.