Major: 8134
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Effective Term: 2021 Fall
Last Admit Term: 2022 Summer
Award Type: AACIP Code: 13.1210 |
Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Field of Interest: Education
Instructional Council: Early Childhood Education (62)
Jennifer Gresko, current ECH IC Chair; Alicia Smith, incoming ECH IC Chair; Christie Colunga, FCS IC Chair Total Credits: 60-64 GPA: 2.00 |
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-2011.00 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 11-9031.00 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare 25-9042.00 Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education 39-9032.00 Recreation Workers 25-2032.00 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as: 25-2012.00 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2051.00 Special Education Teachers, Preschool 25-2055.00 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 25-2056.00 Special Education Teachers, Elementary School |
Program Learning Outcomes | |||
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1. Evaluate developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences that promote growth and development in the following domains: Social-Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, and Language and Literacy. (CFS205, ECH/CFS176, EDU221, EDU230, EDU/ENH291, EED200, [HU])
2. Identify the components necessary for a safe, caring, inclusive, and healthy learning environment according to best practices and local, state, and national standards. (CFS112, CFS205, ECH/CFS176, CFS123, CFS125, EDU222, EDU230, EED215, EED222, HCR220, FON100, [HU], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Analyze learning and development through observation and documentation, using standards and best practices. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS205, ECH/CFS176, EDU222, EED200, EED215, EED222, [FYC], (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Identify reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships between educational professionals, families and communities. (CFS205, CFS112, CFS123, CFS125, EDU222, EDU230, EED215, EED222, (COM), [HU]) 5. Develop communication skills necessary for education and community advocacy. (CFS205, ECH/CFS176, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, EED200, EED222, POS110, [FYC], [CS], (COM), (CRE), [HU]) 6. Practice ethical and professional standards and behavior. (EDU221, EDU222, EED200, EED222, HON201, MGT229, MGT230, POS110, POS140, POS210, [FYC], (COM), (CRE), [HU]) 7. Advocate for ethical, equitable, diverse, and effective community, early childhood, and youth education professions. (ECN211, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, EED200, EED222, MGT229, MGT230, POS110, [FYC], (COM), (CRE), [HU]) 8. Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning through education and research. (CFS123, CFS125, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED215, EED222, [FYC], (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 9. Develop problem solving skills relevant to community, early childhood, and youth education. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS205, ECH/CFS176, ECN211, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED215, EED222, HON201, [FYC], (COM), (CRE), [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) |
Program Notes | |||
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program. |
Admission Criteria | |||
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Program Prerequisites | |||
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None |
Program Prerequisites | |||
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Required Courses | |||
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CFS/ECH176 Child Development (3) OR | Credits: 8-9 |
Restricted Electives | |||
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Select one (1) of the Educational Studies Tracks below and complete all course requirements within that track for a total of three (3) to nine (9) credits: | Credits: 3-9 |
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) | |||
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AGEC-A | Credits: 35-42 | ||
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. |
First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | ||
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6 | |||
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | ||
Any approved general education courses in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3
Recommend COM225 Public Speaking | |||
Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-6 | ||
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR
+ MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 | |||
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3-4 | ||
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) OR CSC180AA Computer Literacy (3) OR CSC180AB Computer Literacy (4) 3-4 | |||
Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | ||
EDU/ENH291 Children`s Literature 3
AND Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area 3 Note: EDU230 in the Required Courses area will meet the [HU] requirement if completed Spring 2022 or later | |||
Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 6 | ||
EDU221 Introduction to Education (3) OR
EED200 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3) 3 AND EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) OR EED222 Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight (3) 3 | |||
Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area. (4) 8 | |||
Subject Options | Credits: | ||
Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-3 | ||
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.
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Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0 | ||
Met by EDU230 in Required Courses. | |||
Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. 0-3 | |||
MCCCD Additional Requirements |
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MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | ||
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.
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Oral Communication (COM) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3 | |||
Critical Reading (CRE) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3 | |||
General Electives | |||
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Credits: | |||
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 22, 2021 |