Early Childhood Education, AAS

Award Granted Upon Completion: Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
Credits/Contacts Required: 60/61
Major code: 03/335
CIP Code: 190708

Description

This degree program prepares students to work in a variety of early childhood care and education settings including Head Start, Early Head Start, GSRP or State-funded Pre-K, private childcare centers and family childcare homes. Roles may vary and include: lead teacher, associate teacher, home visitor/parent educator, caregiver and program director. Bay’s ECE Program curriculum is aligned with the AAS degree teacher preparation standards issued by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council for Professional Recognition (CDA). Students will gain an ECE knowledge base and go on to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children ages birth-8 covering all content areas. The AAS Degree requirements include 3 semesters/300 hours of practicum placement in a variety of early childhood settings and with a variety of age groups. The AAS Degree in ECE provides the foundation for advanced studies in Early Childhood at colleges and universities; with some Bachelor level courses being available on Bay’s main campus.

General Education Requirements (Min 15 Credits)

ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCY 208 - Sociology of Marriage & the Family Credit(s): 3
COMM 103 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3

Math or Science Elective *

Choose from:

BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3 OR
MATH 107 - Liberal Arts Mathematics Credit(s): 4 OR
BIOL 107 - Environmental Science Credit(s): 3 AND
BIOL 108 - Environmental Science Lab Credit(s): 1 OR
BIOL 104 - Human Biology Credit(s): 4

Requirements (Min 45 Credits)

CHLD 101 - Foundations in Early Childhood Care and Education Credit(s): 3
CHLD 103 - Child Development (Ages 3-8) Credit(s): 3 **
CHLD 110 - Health, Safety, & Nutrition for Early Childhood Credit(s): 3
CHLD 120 - Child Guidance Credit(s): 3
CHLD 125 - Infant/Toddler Development and Programming Credit(s): 3 **
CHLD 132 - Curriculum Development and Assessment I Credit(s): 5 **
CHLD 150 - Introduction to Ethics in Early Childhood Credit(s): 1
CHLD 160 - Introduction to Assessment in Early Childhood Credit(s): 1
CHLD 170 - School Age Care Credit(s): 2
CHLD 202 - Exceptional Children in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3 **
CHLD 232 - Curriculum Development and Assessment II Credit(s): 5 **
CHLD 240 - Administration in Early Childhood Programs Credit(s): 3
CHLD 272 - Capstone in Early Childhood Education Credit(s): 6 **
HLTH 147 - First Aid/Heartsaver for Non-Healthcare Providers Credit(s): 1
SOCY 103 - Cultural Diversity Credit(s): 3

Suggested Sequences Per Semester

First Semester

CHLD 101 - Foundations in Early Childhood Care and Education Credit(s): 3
CHLD 103 - Child Development (Ages 3-8) Credit(s): 3
CHLD 120 - Child Guidance Credit(s): 3
CHLD 150 - Introduction to Ethics in Early Childhood Credit(s): 1
ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
SOCY 103 - Cultural Diversity Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 16 | Contacts: 16

Second Semester

CHLD 110 - Health, Safety, & Nutrition for Early Childhood Credit(s): 3
CHLD 125 - Infant/Toddler Development and Programming Credit(s): 3 **
CHLD 132 - Curriculum Development and Assessment I Credit(s): 5 **
CHLD 160 - Introduction to Assessment in Early Childhood Credit(s): 1
CHLD 170 - School Age Care Credit(s): 2

Second Semester Total - Credit(s): 14 | Contacts: 14

Third Semester

CHLD 202 - Exceptional Children in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3
**
CHLD 232 - Curriculum Development and Assessment II Credit(s): 5
**
HLTH 147 - First Aid/Heartsaver for Non-Healthcare Providers Credit(s): 1
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCY 208 - Sociology of Marriage & the Family Credit(s): 3

Third Semester Total - Credit(s): 15 | Contacts: 15

Fourth Semester

XXXX xxx - Math/Science Elective Credit(s): 3-4 | Contacts: 3-5
CHLD 240 - Administration in Early Childhood Programs Credit(s): 3
CHLD 272 - Capstone in Early Childhood Education Credit(s): 6 **
COMM 103 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3

Fourth Semester Total - Credit(s): 15-16 | Contacts: 15-17

Note(s)

* Those who plan to transfer should take MATH 107 or BIOL 104 .

+ Courses that require observation and practicum require a TB test, criminal history check and DHHS clearance. Forms are found on Bay’s website, Early Childhood Education link.