MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3186
Effective Term: 2023 Fall

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 60-74
CIP Code: 13.1210

Instructional Council: Early Childhood Education
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
25-9043.00 Teaching Assistants, Special Education
25-9049.00 Teaching Assistants, All Other

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 Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is designed to prepare individuals for employment as early childhood professionals in a variety of educational settings. The AAS program includes courses based on current ECE theory and practice as well as general education classes to broaden a student`s base of knowledge. Certificates of Completion are also available. Some of these programs are available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.

Learning Outcomes
1. Design 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. (CFS101AH, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, ECH128, ECH281, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED225, EED260, EED261, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, [HU]) 2. Implement developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences. (CFS101AH, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, ECH128, ECH272, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, ECH279, ECH281, EED210, EED260, EED261, EED278, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, (COM), [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Maintain a safe, caring, inclusive, and healthy learning environment according to best practices and local, state, and national standards. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH271, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH269, ECH280, ECH282, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED255, EED260, EED261, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, [HU], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Assess children`s learning and development through observation and documentation, using guidelines established by the profession. (CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, ECH140, CFS/ECH269, ECH270, EED200, EED205, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED280, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, [FYC], (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Establish reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with families and communities. (CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH271, CFS282, ECH280, ECH282, EED212, EED215, EED225, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, (COM), [HU]) 6. Utilize communication skills to advocate for children and their families. (CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH287, EED200, EED222, EED225, EED255, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, [FYC], (COM), (CRE), [HU]) 7. Practice ethical and professional standards and behavior. (CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH287, EED200, EED255, EED260, EED261, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, [FYC], (COM), (CRE), [HU]) 8. Advocate for an ethical, equitable, diverse, and effective early childhood education profession. (CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH287, EED200, EED222, EED225, EED255, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, [FYC], (COM), (CRE), [HU]) 9. Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning through education and research. (CFS/ECH271, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, ECH140, CFS/ECH269, ECH270, ECH272, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, ECH279, ECH282, CFS/ECH287, EED212, EED222, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, [FYC], (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 10. Collaborate with peers to problem solve within early childhood education and other disciplines. (CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH269, ECH272, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, ECH279, CFS/ECH287, EED222, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, CFS+++, EDU+++, EED+++, ECH+++, FCS+++, ITD+++, [FYC], (COM), (CRE), [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 11. 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 all courses within the program. For some employment and field experiences (including internship courses), students will be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB test.

Required Courses

CFS101AH Art Activities for the Young Child (1) AND
ECH281 Movement/Music for the Young Child (1) OR
ECH128 Early Learning: Play and the Arts (3) OR
+ EED210 Creative and Cognitive Play (3) 2-3

CFS123 Health and Nutrition In Early Childhood Settings (1) AND
CFS125 Safety in Early Childhood Settings (1) AND
ECH280 Food Experiences With Young Children (1) OR
EED215 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3) 3

CFS/ECH176 Child Development (3) OR
CFS235 Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight (3) OR
EED205 The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight (3) 3

+ CFS/ECH269 Child Care Seminar (1) AND
CFS/ECH287 Professional Development in Early Childhood Education (1) OR
+ EED255 Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession (3) 2-3

CFS/ECH271 Arranging the Environment (1) AND
CFS282 Mainstreaming The Young Child with A Disability (1) AND
ECH282 Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups (1) OR
EED212 Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment (3) 3

+ CFS/ECH284AB Early Childhood Teaching Internship (3) OR
+ EED260 Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship (1) AND
+ EED261 Early Childhood Preschool Internship (1) OR
+ CFS/ECH284AA Early Childhood Teaching Internship (1) 2-3

ECH140 Learning Made Visible Through Documentation (1) AND
ECH270 Observing Young Children (1) OR
+ EED280 Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth Age Eight (3) 2-3

CFS/ECH273 Math for the Young Child (1) AND
CFS/ECH275 Literacy Development and the Young Child (1) AND
ECH272 Science for the Young Child (1) AND
ECH279 Early Childhood Curriculum Development (1) OR
+ EED278 Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction - Birth to Age Eight (3) 3-4

EED200 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3
EED222 Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight 3
EED225 Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) or
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Credits: 30-37

Restricted Electives
Students must select nine (9) to twelve (12) credits from the following to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Students are encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor or student services analyst to identify the requirements for their desired academic and professional goals: CFS+++ Any CFS Child/Family Studies course(s) ECH+++ Any ECH Early Childhood Education course(s) EDU+++ Any EDU Education course(s) EED+++ Any EED Early Education course(s) FCS+++ Any FCS Family and Consumer Science course(s) ITD+++ Any ITD Infant/Toddler Development course(s)	Credits: 9-12

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 19-25

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	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

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication area. 3 Note: COM225 Public Speaking is recommended for students who wish to transfer to the BAE at ASU.

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

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT112 Mathematical Concepts and Applications (3) OR Satisfactory completion of a higher-level mathematics course (3-6) 3-6 Note: MAT14+ College Mathematics or any approved general education course in the Mathematical Application [MA] area may be required for students intending to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.

General Education Distribution	Credits: 7

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. 3 Recommend: EDU/ENH291 Children`s Literature OR EDU/HUM/STO292 The Art of Storytelling

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 0
Fulfilled by EED222 in Required Courses area.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. 4

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: August 23, 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.