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Home > Academics > Associate's Degree Programs > Early Childhood Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - 485 (Semester)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 67
Campus: Central
Nature of Work: Early childhood professionals are responsible for planning daily programs, providing caring and nurturing environments, and utilizing community resources to enrich programs and to support the needs of young children and their families.
Related Job Titles: Pre-kindergarten teacher, associate teacher, preschool/child care teacher, nanny, infant/toddler caregiver, or children’s activities coordinator for hospitals, group homes, resorts, etc. Note: The Early Childhood Education degree does not include certification for public school pre-Kindergarten classrooms. Most courses required for Early Childhood Education are included in the current articulation agreements with select surrounding colleges and universities. See program advisor for complete details.
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CREDITS |
| First Semester |
| EDUC 1101 |
Introduction to Education |
3 |
| EDUC 1140 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Development & Education |
3 |
| EDUC 1145 |
Observation/Assessment of Children |
2 |
| EDUC 2234 |
Technology in Education |
3 |
| PSYC 1110 |
Principles of Psychology |
3 |
| ENGL 1101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
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| Second Semester |
| EDUC 2243 |
Individuals with Exceptionalities |
3 |
| PSYC 2241 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
| EDUC 2219 |
Infant/Toddler Development |
3 |
| EDUC 2230 |
Children & Books |
3 |
| ENGL 1102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| PSYC 2207 |
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
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| Third Semester |
| EDUC 1163 |
Social Studies of the Young Child |
2 |
| EDUC 2217 |
Science/Math for the Young Child |
2 |
| EDUC 2215 |
Health/Physical Education for Children |
2 |
| EDUC 1110 |
Art/Music for the Young Child |
3 |
| EDUC 2210 |
Administration of Early Childhood Education |
2 |
| HPER 1161 |
First Aid |
2 |
| HUM ELEC |
Arts & Humanities Elective |
3 |
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| Fourth Semester |
| EDUC 2228 |
Families, Communities, & Schools |
3 |
| SPTH 1115 |
Fundamentals of Effective Speech |
3 |
| EDUC 2240 |
Education Practicum |
2 |
| EDUC 2241 |
Education Seminar |
2 |
| MATH 1115 |
Business Math |
3 |
| SOCI 1150 |
Marriage & Family |
3 |
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| Program Total |
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67 |
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Southern State offers several high-quality associate's degree and certificate programs and is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Beyond that, we have small class sizes and faculty - many who possess advanced degrees in their area of expertise - who care about your success.
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