Early Childhood Studies – Associate of Applied Science

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Learn to excel at caring for and educating young children through this flexible, high-quality program. Students planning to transfer to a four-year university should pursue either the Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education Associate of Arts degree. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career options: Become a teacher’s aide, lead teacher or director of a pre-school center, or open your own home child care center.

Academic options: While this program is designed for direct employment, some courses may transfer to a four-year degree program.

Locations: Desert Vista Campus

Department/Contact Information:
Center for Early Childhood Studies: 206-5245
Division Dean: 206-5250
Lead Faculty: 206-5158

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

General Education Requirements Select courses to fulfill C or G requirements.*
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
Communication Requirement		6
Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement		6
Humanities and Social Science Requirement		6
Computer and Information Literacy Requirement		1-3
Subtotal		19-21
Course #	Course Title	Credits
Required Core Courses
ECE 117	Child Growth and Development	3
ECE 190	Internship in Early Childhood Education (Birth - Preschool)	4
ECE 228	The Young Child: Family, Culture, and Community	3
ELEC	Department Electives Complete 12-14 credits from ECE and/or CDA	12-14
ELEC	Electives Complete 17-19 credits (can include additional ECE or CDA courses)	17-19
Subtotal		39-41
Total		60-62

* In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).

Early Childhood Studies – Associate of Applied Science

Required Core Courses