MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education

Major: 8132
Effective Term: 2022 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 13.1210

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Early Childhood Education (62)
Alicia Smith, 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

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

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Early Childhood Education provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum in early childhood education. Students study child development, curriculum design and development, theory and practice in the education of young children, and the intersections of family, community, and childhood learning and development. Students who earn the AA, Early Childhood Education may work in early childhood settings and programs as early childhood educators and teacher assistants. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Education, students may work as teachers of children from birth to third grade. The AA, Early Childhood Education provides a pathway for students seeking Arizona Department of Education teacher certification.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences that promote each child`s growth and development in the following domains: Social-Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, and Language and Literacy. (CFS/ECH176, CFS205, 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. (CFS123, CFS125, EDU222, EDU230, EED215, EED222, [HU], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Analyze children`s learning and development through observation and documentation, using standards and best practices. (CFS/ECH176, CFS205, EDU221, EED200, MAT256, MAT257, [FYC], (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Identify reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships between early childhood professionals, families and communities. (CFS123, CFS125, COM225, EDU222, EDU230, EED215, EED222, [HU]) 5. Develop communication skills necessary to advocate for children and their families. (COM225, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, EED200, EED222, GCU/POS113, HIS103, POS221, [FYC], [CS], (CRE), [HU]) 6. Practice ethical and professional standards and behavior. (EDU221, EDU222, EED200, EED222, GCU/POS113, HIS103, POS221, [FYC], COM225, (CRE), [HU]) 7. Advocate for an ethical, equitable, diverse, and effective early childhood education profession. (EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, EED200, EED222, [FYC], COM225, (CRE), [HU]) 8. Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning through education and research. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH176, CFS205, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED215, EED222, MAT256, MAT257, [FYC], (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 9. Develop problem solving skills relevant to early childhood education. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH176, CFS205, COM225, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED215, EED222, MAT256, MAT257, [FYC], (CRE), [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 10. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
CFS123 Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings (1) AND CFS125 Safety in Early Childhood Settings (1) OR EED215 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness (3) 2-3 CFS/ECH176 Child Development (3) OR CFS205 Human Development (3) 3 EDU221 Introduction to Education (3) OR EED200 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3) 3 Recommended: EED200 EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education 3 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 Select one of the following US History/Government options. These courses satisfy the United States Constitution requirement for state teacher certification. GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) 3-4 + MAT256 Investigating Quantity: Number, Operations, and Numerations Systems 4 + MAT257 Investigating Geometry, Probability, and Statistics 4			Credits: 23-27

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 32-36
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
COM225 Public Speaking 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR + MAT187 Precalculus (5) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT15+ is a prerequisite (3-5) 3-6 Note: Students must meet one of the following MCCCD prerequisites to take MAT256: Grade of C or better in (MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, MAT155, or MAT156), OR [(MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122) AND (MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, or MAT146)], OR [(MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, or MAT146) with placement that permits enrollment in MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, MAT155, MAT156, or higher].

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) 6 Recommended: EDU/HUM/STO292 The Art of Storytelling 3 Note: EDU230 in Required Courses may be used to meet this requirement if taken Spring 2022 or later.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 3
EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) OR EED222 Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight (3) 3 AND Met by HIS103 OR GCU/POS113 in Required Courses.

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

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0
Met by COM225 in Literacy and Critical Inquiry area.

General Electives
	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.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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.

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) OR EDU/EED115 Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education (3) 3-4 EDU/EED115 recommended.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0
Met by EDU230 in Required Courses.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by HIS103 OR GCU/POS113 in Required Courses.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-3
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.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: