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Early Childhood Care and Education • Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Program

Total Credit Hours: 65

Colleague Code: AAS.CHDV

Curriculum Code: CDV 207

Program Information:

  • After completing the coursework, students will be eligible for a Credential Level IV.
  • Provides both classroom and field work experience.
  • For students interested in seeking careers working with young children.
  • Graduates work as teachers and directors in child development centers, Head Start, nursery schools, family child-care providers and in agencies providing family support.
  • Career cluster includes child development center aide, teacher and director; family child-care provider; nursery school teacher or aide; school age child-care worker; playground supervisor; and family support worker.
  • This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.

For Program Information Contact:

Early Childhood Education program at 217-786-4679 or 217-786-2414 or see an academic advisor.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ECE 109Observation and Assessment

3
ECE 121Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3
ECE 122Growth and Develop in the Early Childhood Years

3
EGL 101Composition I

3
CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

Second Semester:

ECE 105Curriculum and Planning

3
ECE 107Health, Safety and Nutrition

3
ECE 124Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

2
EDU 215Students With Disabilities

3
EGL 102Composition II

3
Science or Math Selection

3

Third Semester:

ECE 201Science and Math

3
ECE 202Play in the Learning Environment

3
ECE 204Creative Activities

3
ECE 212Practicum I

2
ECE 213Seminar I

1
 
POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3
OR
POS 201State and Local Government

3

Fourth Semester:

ECE 203Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood

3
ECE 214Practicum II

4
ECE 215Seminar II

2
ECE 225Administration

3
EDU 220Diversity of Schools and Society

4

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses (18 credits)

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
EGL 101Composition I

3
EGL 102Composition II

3
MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3
 
POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3
OR
POS 201State and Local Government

3
 
Science or Math Selection

3

Required Program Courses (47 credits)

Please see your advisor for course planning.

ECE 105Curriculum and Planning

3
ECE 107Health, Safety and Nutrition

3
ECE 109Observation and Assessment

3
ECE 121Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3
ECE 122Growth and Develop in the Early Childhood Years

3
ECE 124Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

2
ECE 201Science and Math

3
ECE 202Play in the Learning Environment

3
ECE 203Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood

3
ECE 204Creative Activities

3
ECE 212Practicum I

2
ECE 213Seminar I

1
ECE 214Practicum II

4
ECE 215Seminar II

2
ECE 225Administration

3
EDU 215Students With Disabilities

3
EDU 220Diversity of Schools and Society

4