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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 3007
Effective Term: 2015 Fall   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 63-68
CIP Code: 13.1210
Instructional Council: Family & Consumer Sciences (34)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 25-2011, 25-2012


Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare individuals to work within the field of early childhood education (ECE), focusing on programs serving children birth through 8 years of age. The courses are based on current ECE theory and practice, are offered in a variety of formats, and are scheduled to accommodate those who are already working in the ECE field.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester



Required Courses
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the "Required Courses" area.

CFS/ECH176 Child Development (3) OR
CFS235 Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight (3) 3

EED111 Multimedia and the Early Childhood Education Classroom 3
EED200 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3
+ EED210 Creative and Cognitive Play 3
+ EED211 Language Acquisition in the Young Child 3
EED212 Guidance, Management and the Environment 3
EED215 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness 3
EED220 Child, Family, Community and Culture 3
EED222 Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight 3
EED250 Early Literacy Development 3
+EED255 Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession 3

+EED260 Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship (1) OR
+EED261 Early Childhood Preschool Internship (1) 2
(two (2) semesters of Internship are required)

+EED278 Early Learning: Curriculum and Instruction - Birth/Preschool 3
+EED280 Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth Age Eight 3
Credits: 41

Program Competencies
1. Describe basic methods for integrating art, science, literacy, and music into a curriculum appropriate for children birth through 8 years of age. (EED210, EED250, EED278)
2. Develop a prevention and medical emergency plan for various ECE settings. (EED215)
3. Identify state regulations that relate to various ECE settings. (EED215, EED280)
4. Describe the developmental stages of children from conception through the eighth year. (CFS/ECH176, CFS235)
5. Use effective methods to motivate self-discipline in young children. (EED220)
6. Design a learning environment which encourages the intellectual and physical development of young children. (EED212)
7. Develop a curriculum appropriate to various ECE programs. (EED278)
8. Describe the nutritional needs of young children and the rules and regulations for ECE programs. (EED215)
9. Provide guidance and discipline which promote the social and emotional development of young children. (EED212)
10. Design classroom activities and materials which reflect diversity in the ECE setting. (EED210)
11. Write learning objectives that address specific teaching goals. (EED255)
12. Apply concepts of professionalism to individual work experiences. (EED255)
13. Describe assessment techniques and program design appropriate for exceptional children. (EED222)
14. Apply classroom instruction to work experiences during 80 hours per credit per semester. (EED260, EED261)
15. Describe and explain the relationship of play to learning at the early childhood level of development. (EED210, EED212, CFS/ECH176, CFS235)
16. Describe basic methods for integrating math into ECE curriculum. (EED278)
17. Develop an early childhood curriculum that encompasses art, music, literature, science, math, and language. (EED200, EED278, EED210, EED211)
18. Explain why the contrast and complementation of excitement and inhibition are important for an optimal learning environment. (EED278)
19. Develop a plan for professional growth and development. (EED255, EED260, EED261)
20. Describe appropriate scheduling, child groupings, and curricula as they relate to the age levels and ECE program. (EED212, EED278)
21. Identify specific areas of exceptional functioning in young children, including learning and exceptionalities, sensory and communication disorders, social and emotional problems, and physical and health related disorders. (EED222)
22. Use various computer software and multimedia in various ECE settings. (EED111)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 26, 2015

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.