Early Childhood Education • Associate in Arts
Transfer Program
Total Credit Hours: 62-64
Colleague Code: AA.ECHED
Curriculum Code: AAD 100
Program Information:
- Curriculum changes are being considered by the department that will greatly impact this paradigm. Designed for students planning to complete a baccalaureate in programs such as Child Development, Family and Consumer Science and Child and Family Support.
- Students who complete this degree are interested in pursuing careers working with young children, ages 0-8 years and their families. Social service agencies, community-based early childhood care and education facilities and family/community support specialists are options.
- This program has been articulated with DePaul University and Millikin University as a 2 + 2 program if taken in its entirety.
For Program Information Contact:
Please contact the Education program at 217-786-2378 or 217-786-2391 or see an academic advisor.
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester:
| ECE 121 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 122 | Growth and Develop in the Early Childhood Years | 3 |
| BIO 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
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| POS 101 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| OR | |
| POS 201 | State and Local Government | 3 |
Second Semester:
| ECE 107 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECE 124 | Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood | 2 |
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| GEG 103 | Physical Geography | 4 |
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
Third Semester:
| ECE 202 | Play in the Learning Environment | 3 |
| MAT 104 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities Selection | 3 |
Fourth Semester:
| ECE 105 | Curriculum and Planning | 3 |
| ECE 203 | Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Option 1 or Option 2 | |
| ART 101 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses (12 credits)
Recommended General Education Courses (26 credits)
Please see your advisor for course planning.
| ART 101 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| BIO 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| GEG 103 | Physical Geography | 4 |
| MAT 104 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Humanities Selection | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
Recommended Program Courses (20 credits)
| ECE 105 | Curriculum and Planning | 3 |
| ECE 107 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECE 121 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 122 | Growth and Develop in the Early Childhood Years | 3 |
| ECE 124 | Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood | 2 |
| ECE 202 | Play in the Learning Environment | 3 |
| ECE 203 | Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood | 3 |
Recommended Program Support Courses (4-6 credits)
Option 1
Option 2
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Teacher Education | 4 |