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

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Suggested part-time sequence:

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 1

ECHS 1100 - Early Childhood Development 4.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Variable Credit Hours (see note below)

Semester 2

PSYC 1010 - Introductory Psychology 4.00 Credit Hours (Required Course GEN ED Group III) (see note below)
GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Variable Credit Hours (see note below)

Semester 3

ECHS 1150 - Infant-Toddler Development & Curriculum 4.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1200 - Early Childhood Curriculums 4.00 Credit Hours

Semester 4

ECHS 1300 - Art & Representing Skills for Children 3.00 Credit Hours
ENGL 1190 - Communications 2 4.00 Credit Hours
OR ENGL 1220 - Composition 2 3.00 Credit Hours (Required Course GEN ED Group IB, select one) (see note below)

Additional Information For Students CDA (Child Development Associate) 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 1800 - Child Development Associate Credential Preparation, Part 1 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1810 - Child Development Associate Credential Preparation, Part 2 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1815 - Child Development Associate Credential Preparation, Part 3 3.00 Credit Hours

Students may also achieve the content for CDA preparation by completing:

ECHS 1100 - Early Childhood Development 4.00 Credit Hours (Critical Course*)
ECHS 1600 - Parents As Partners 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1200 - Early Childhood Curriculums 4.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1710 - Child Care Management 3.00 Credit Hours
ECHS 1815 - Child Development Associate Credential Preparation, Part 3 3.00 Credit Hours (see department regarding prerequisite for this course)

Notes:

Degree & Certificate Requirements
Exploratory Course***: ECHS 1100
Critical Course*: ECHS 1100 and ECHS 2220
Variable Credit Hours - the number of credit hours will vary depending on the course selected.
It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule or if you plan to transfer.

*A critical course is a course that is highly correlated with success in a particular program and field. Critical courses are identified by the academic department as courses that the student should have a high level of understanding and comprehension in order to progress successfully in the program.

**A recommended course is a suggestion or an advised option that correlates to the respective program. Recommended courses complement the skill set(s) required to be successful and are considered to be beneficial for enhancing students’ education in the program. Recommended courses are not mandatory. In some cases there may not be recommended courses.

***An exploratory course is one that provides a student a broad overview of a particular field/area of study and associated occupations. Exploratory courses help students better understand if that particular program is a good fit for the student to pursue given their interests and career goals.