Education: Early Childhood Studies, AAS (full-time)

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Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested full-time sequence

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 4

ECHS 1520 - The Exceptional Child 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 2000 - Guidance & Behavior 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 2315 - Advocacy for Educators 2.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 2330 - Early Childhood Practicum 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 2340 - Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 2.00 Credit Hours
Elective - Variable Credit Hours - Select credit hours needed to reach minimum degree requirement. (Recommended Course : ECHS 1550, ECHS 1580, ECHS 1801, EDUC 1010, EDUC 2010, ENGL 2640, BIOL 1310, PSYC 2210, SOCY 1210, SPCH 1060)

Additional Information For Students Seeking CDA Credential Preparation

A CDA is a credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. To take these classes and apply for this credential students must be currently working in an early childhood setting. Students may prepare for this by completing:

ECHS 1100 - Early Childhood Development 4.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1801 - CDA Credential Preparation 3.00 Credit Hours
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
ECHS 1150 - Infant-Toddler Development & Curriculum 4.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1200 - Early Childhood Curriculums 4.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1550 - Family Child Care Management 3.00 Credit Hours

Education: Early Childhood Studies, AAS (full-time)

Suggested full-time sequence

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Additional Information For Students Seeking CDA Credential Preparation