Early Childhood Education AAS

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Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education will prepare students to educate and care for children in early childhood settings. Students completing this degree may serve in various roles including childcare workers, teaching assistants, preschool teachers, or administrators in education/childcare facilities. Additionally, completers may choose to transfer to an appropriate BAAS program. Special Note: Students must pass a background check in order to complete observation hours for certain courses.

Degree

Associate of Applied Science

CIP Code

13.0101

Program Requirements

First Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
GOVT 2305	Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics)	3
CDEC 1321	The Infant & Toddler	3
CDEC or TECA 1354	Child Growth and Development	3
CDEC or TECA 1311	Educating Young Children	3
Sub-Total Credits		15

Second Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
MATH 1314	College Algebra	3
CDEC 1356	Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood	3
GOVT 2306	Texas Government (TEXAS Constitution & Topics)	3
CDEC 2341	The School Age Child	3
CDEC or TECA 1303	Family, School, and Community	3
Sub-Total Credits		15

Third Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CDEC 1313	Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs	3
HIST 1301	United States History I	3
ENGL 1302	Composition II	3
CDEC 1319	Child Guidance	3
CDEC or TECA 1318	Wellness of the Young Child	3
Sub-Total Credits		15

Fourth Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CDEC 1359	Children with Special Needs	3
Creative Arts Elective		3
HIST 1302	United States History II	3
CDEC 2304	Child Abuse and Neglect	3
Language, Philosophy and Culture		3
Sub-Total Credits		15

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