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Early Childhood Education • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.ECHED

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

This program is designed for students planning to complete a baccalaureate in programs such as Child Development, Family and Consumer Science, and Child and Family Supports. It assists professionals in meeting industry standards in designing, delivering, and assessing early childhood curricula and environments.

  • 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.

  • Students who are planning on teaching in a secondary school are required to have a specified ACT score or to take an alternative test (determined by the State of Illinois) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Students should contact their transfer institution for more specific information associated with possible tests required for advancement in that program and for more information associated with this.

For Program Information Contact:

Please contact the Education program at 217-786-2378 or 217-786-2391 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ECE 121Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 122Growth and Develop in Early Childhood Years

3

BIO 101General Biology

4

EGL 101Composition I

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

3

Second Semester:

ECE 107Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

ECE 124Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

2

EGL 102Composition II

3

GEG 103Physical Geography

4

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

Third Semester:

ECE 202Play in the Learning Environment

3

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Humanities Selection

3

Fourth Semester:

ECE 105Curriculum and Planning

3

ECE 203Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood

3

Option 1 or Option 2

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

BIO 101General Biology

4

GEG 103Physical Geography

4

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

3

 

Humanities Selection

3

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Total Credit Hours:29

Recommended Program Courses

ECE 105Curriculum and Planning

3

ECE 107Health, Safety and Nutrition

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 202Play in the Learning Environment

3

ECE 203Home, School and Community Relationships in Early Childhood

3

Total Credit Hours:20

Recommended Program Support Courses

Total Credit Hours:4-6

Select from one of the options listed below.

Option 1

EDU 215Students With Disabilities

3

EDU 210Instructional Technology

3

Option 2

EDU 201Introduction to Teacher Education

4

Total Credit Hours: 62-64