Early Childhood Education - General Track
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
A55220GE
NC CIP: 13.1210
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2021
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 119 | Intro to Early Child Educ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Principles of Biology | (3) | (3) | (0) | (4) | |
| OR | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 252 | Math & Sci Activities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 259 | Curriculum Planning | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | EDU Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EDU 284 | Early Child Capstone Prac | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | EDU Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Sociology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, or PHI 240
EDU Electives – Recommended Pathway:
Early Childhood Elective – Select 6 credit hours: EDU 152, EDU 157, EDU 173, EDU 214, EDU 220, EDU 235, EDU 271
Administration Elective – Select 6 credit hours: BUS 137 EDU 261, EDU 262
Special Education Elective – Select 6 credit hours: EDU 220, EDU 222, EDU 223, EDU 248
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.