Early Childhood Education, AAS

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90-100 Credits

This degree program prepares students for a career in Early Childhood Education. The completion of the degree or certificate program prepares graduates to seek employment in child care centers, Head Start, family child care homes, cooperative and private preschools, children’s homes, institutions and other programs serving children from birth through 8 years of age. This curriculum provides meaningful instruction for parents, foster parents and persons working with young children as instructional aides or paraeducators. Cultural relevancy is integrated into each course.

Students may specialize in one or more areas of emphasis and may enter this program at the beginning of any quarter.

Contacts: Leslie Kessler, lkessler@greenriver.edu

Program Website: Early Childhood Education | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/early-childhood-education/

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Use developmental milestones and observations of children’s behavior as a foundation for planning appropriate activities.
Advocate for strategies that promote the cultural diversity of children, families and their communities.
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
Discuss current issues and trends in early childhood education.
Identify typical and atypical growth and development (cognitive, linguistic, motor, and social).
Positively support children’s whole development.
Display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job
Develop rapport and contribute to the work environment as a member of the instructional team.
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct
Comply with laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, ADA), workplace policies, and procedures in relation to confidentiality, reporting of abuse, discipline, chain of command and delegation and supervision.
Design, set up and manage safe, healthy environments, spaces, equipment and materials which invite learning.
Discuss the dynamics of family structure.
Involve parents and community agencies in early childhood development.

Related Instruction Requirements (17 credits)

Satisfies related instruction requirements.

Written Communication

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5

Oral Communication

CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5

Computation

Choose one of the following:

BTAC 110 - Business Math Applications Credits: 5
or

MATH - Any MATH class 100 or higher Credits: 5

Human Relations

ECED& 120 - ECE Practicum 1-Nurturing Relationships Credits: 2

Core Requirements

ECED& 105 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 5
ECED& 107 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 5
ECED& 160 - Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education Credits: 5
ECED& 170 - Learning Environments Credits: 3
ECED& 180 - Language and Literacy Development Credits: 3
ECED& 190 - Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
ECED 152 - Multicultural Books Credits: 3
ECED 155 - Exploring Science and Math Credits: 5
ECED 165 - Art for Children Credits: 3
ECED 175 - Music/Movement Activities Credits: 3
ECED 250 - Early Childhood Education Final Practicum Credits: 3
EDUC 240 - Multicultural/Anti-Bias Issues in Education Credits: 3-5
EDUC& 115 - Child Development Credits: 5
EDUC& 130 - Guiding Behavior Credits: 3
EDUC& 150 - Child, Family and Community Relationship Credits: 3
EDUC& 204 - Exceptional Child Credits: 5

Select six credits from the following practicum classes:

ECED 214 - Early Childhood Education Practicum 2 Credits: 3
ECED 215 - Early Childhood Education Practicum 3 Credits: 3
EDUC 210 - Assisting Practicum Credits: 3-6

Electives/Areas of Specialization or General Education Requirements (7-15 credits)

Any ECED or EDUC course numbered 100 or higher; or courses from the Humanities, Social Science or Natural Science distribution requirements of AA-DTA degree. (See Advisor).

Notes

Last Revised

7/1/2017