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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 a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ECE 109Observation and Assessment

3

ECE 121Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 122Growth and Develop in Early Childhood Years

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

Second Semester:

ECE 105Curriculum and Planning

3

ECE 107Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

ECE 124Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

2

EGL 102Composition II

3

Science or Math Selection

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

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

ECE 219Infant and Toddler Care and Education

3

Fourth Semester:

ECE 203Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood

3

ECE 205Guidance and Discipline

3

ECE 214Practicum II

4

ECE 215Seminar II

2

ECE 225Administration

3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

3

 

Science or Math Selection

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Required Program Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach 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 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 205Guidance and Discipline

3

ECE 212Practicum I

2

ECE 213Seminar I

1

ECE 214Practicum II

4

ECE 215Seminar II

2

ECE 219Infant and Toddler Care and Education

3

ECE 225Administration

3

Total Credit Hours:47

Total Credit Hours: 62