
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education







About Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
- Identify developmentally appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and preschool age children.
- Analyze the psychological, physical and cognitive influences on child development.
- Apply the professional code of ethics.
- Evaluate strategies to maximize the health, safety and nutrition of children in early childhood education programs.
- Create a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum.
- Assess how socializing agents impact the lives of children and families.
- Apply the principles of anti-bias pedagogy.
- Apply observation and assessments to create appropriate environments.
- Apply positive guidance skills with young children.
- Apply constructivist theory and intentional teaching methodologies to teacher-child interactions.
The associate in science program in early childhood education is designed as a two-year curricular pathway that offers students a broad general education while integrating an in-depth study in child development and theory, principles and practices in early care and education. The early childhood education program prepares students for various careers working directly with children, families and other adults in the early childhood profession.
To earn a degree, students must complete each of the courses required for the major with a “C” grade or higher and complete general education requirements as listed in the catalog. Attending classes in the day, the evening or both can complete degree requirements.
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