Early Childhood Care and Education • Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Program

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:

Social Sciences and Business at 217-786-2391 or 217-786-2414 or see an academic advisor

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ECE 109	Observation and Assessment	3
ECE 121	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 122	Growth and Develop in Early Childhood Years	3
EGL 101	Composition I	3
CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3

Second Semester:

ECE 105	Curriculum and Planning	3
ECE 107	Health, Safety and Nutrition	3
ECE 124	Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood	2
EGL 102	Composition II	3
	Science or Math Selection	3
POS 101	Introduction to American Politics	3
	OR
POS 201	State and Local Government	3

Third Semester:

ECE 201	Science and Math	3
ECE 202	Play in the Learning Environment	3
ECE 204	Creative Activities	3
ECE 212	Practicum I	2
ECE 213	Seminar I	1
ECE 219	Infant and Toddler Care and Education	3

Fourth Semester:

ECE 203	Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood	3
ECE 205	Guidance and Discipline	3
ECE 214	Practicum II	4
ECE 215	Seminar II	2
ECE 225	Administration	3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3
EGL 101	Composition I	3
EGL 102	Composition II	3
POS 101	Introduction to American Politics	3
	OR
POS 201	State and Local Government	3
	Science or Math Selection	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Required Program Courses

Please see your advisor for course planning.

ECE 105	Curriculum and Planning	3
ECE 107	Health, Safety and Nutrition	3
ECE 109	Observation and Assessment	3
ECE 121	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 122	Growth and Develop in Early Childhood Years	3
ECE 124	Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood	2
ECE 201	Science and Math	3
ECE 202	Play in the Learning Environment	3
ECE 203	Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood	3
ECE 204	Creative Activities	3
ECE 205	Guidance and Discipline	3
ECE 212	Practicum I	2
ECE 213	Seminar I	1
ECE 214	Practicum II	4
ECE 215	Seminar II	2
ECE 219	Infant and Toddler Care and Education	3
ECE 225	Administration	3
Total Credit Hours:		47

Total Credit Hours: 62