Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science for Transfer
Early Childhood Education is the study of the physical, social-emotional and cognitive growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence. The purpose of this major is to provide a sound academic program in child development and to prepare students to work with children and families in a variety of school and community settings. Early Childhood Education students pursue careers in early care and education, early childhood program administration; parent education; elementary school teaching; community college teaching; or work with a variety of counseling, social service and community agencies.
Courses
- CD M02 — Human Development: Infancy through Adolescence
- CD M03 — Child, Family, and Community
- CD M03H — Honors: Child, Family, and Community
- CD M04 — Observation and Assessment
- CD M04L — Observation and Assessment Laboratory
- CD M05 — Teaching in a Diverse Society
- CD M11 — Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
- CD M12 — Early Childhood Education Teaching Practicum
- CD M12L — Early Childhood Education Teaching Practicum Lab
- CD M14 — Introduction to Curriculum
- CD M23 — Health, Safety, & Nutrition