Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education and enter the workforce. Students explore all facets of early childhood education techniques and strategies, child care, growth and development. This AAS degree provides training for a career involving the care and education of young children from birth through age eight. Courses in theory and internship are combined to provide a comprehensive base of growth and development. Early intervention, high-risk, gifted, and developmentally delayed issues are included. As part of this degree, students will earn three certificates - Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, and Early Childhood Director. The program meets or exceeds all Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Office of Early Childhood Education licensing requirements.

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First Semester

ECE 1011	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 1031	Guidance Strategies for Young Children	3
ECE 2381	ECE Child Growth and Development	3
ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
PSY 1001	General Psychology I: GT-SS3	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of ECE 1011 and ECE 1031, you should apply for the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate.

Second Semester

ECE 1045	Intro to ECE Techniques	3
ECE 2621	Curriculum Methods/Techniques	3
ECE 2101	Working w/Families & Communities	3
LIT 2055	Children's Literature: GT-AH2	3
MATH	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of ECE 1011, ECE 1031, ECE 2381, ECE 1045, ECE 2621, and ECE 2101, you should apply for the Early Childhood Teacher Education Certificate.

Third Semester

ECE 1111	Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice	3
ECE 2051	ECE Nutrition, Health and Safety	3
ECE 2401	Admin of ECE Programs	3
ECE 2411	Admin: Human Relations ECE	3
ECE 1088	Practicum: ECE	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth Semester

ECE 2601	The Exceptional Child	3
ECE 2088	Practicum: Early Childhood Education	4
ECE 2089	Capstone	1
HIS 1210 or HIS 1220	US History to Reconst. (1210) or US History Since Civil War (1220)	3
ELECTIVE	Any Early Childhood Education (ECE) Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note: Upon completion of ECE 1011, ECE 1031, ECE 2381, ECE 1045, ECE 2621, ECE 1111, ECE 2051, ECE 2401, ECE 2411, and ECE 2601, you should apply for the Early Childhood Director Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

If you are enrolling in ECE 1045, ECE 1125, ECE 1088, and ECE 2088, you must pass a criminal background check before you are allowed to start your practicum hours with children. Contact your home campus ECE Program Director if you are enrolling in an on-campus section of a practicum course or the FRCC-ECE Online Lead if you are enrolling in an online section of a practicum course for information on how to complete the background check process.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.