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Semester Hours: 60 Effective Term: Fall 2019 |
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None |
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| Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education
AGEC-A (35-36 Credits) The Arizona General Education Curriculum focused on the Arts (AGEC-A) is a 35-semester credit block that fulfills the lower division general education requirements of liberal arts majors (e.g. social sciences, fine arts, humanities). The AGEC-A requires a minimum of MAT 141 or higher, and 32 credit hours in other general education disciplines. The AGEC block transfers to any Arizona public or tribal community college and to the three Arizona public universities. General Education Requirements (35-36) For the following five categories below, select the recommended course(s) or an AGEC course from the equivalent category: Written Communication (6) ENG 101 College Composition I (3) ENG 102 College Composition II (3) Oral Communications (3) Select an AGEC course Art and Humanities (6) Select a minimum of one Art (3) and one Humanities (3) AGEC course Social and Behavioral Sciences (6-9) ECE 276 Child Development (3)* (Also fulfills Core Requirement) Select additional AGEC courses Physical and Biological Sciences (8) Select AGEC courses with a laboratory component Mathematics (3-4 credits) MAT 141 College Mathematics, Standard (4) or higher Special Awareness Requirements (0-9) Select AGEC courses to fulfill these requirements: Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry (3) LIT 291 Children's Literature for Educators (3) (Recommended) Cultural Awareness (Ethnic/Race/Gender) (3) EDU 230 Cultural Values in Education (3) (Recommended) OR ECE 283 Building Family and Community Partnerships (3) (Also fulfills Core Requirement) Global/International/Historical Awareness (3) Select an AGEC course NOTE: Courses used in other areas, such as Oral Communications, Art and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences or Transfer Electives, may also be used to satisfy the three (3) Special Awareness Requirements categories. A course may not be used to satisfy more than one Special Awareness Requirements category. Core Requirements (16) ECE 105 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3) ECE 216 Early Childhood Observation and Assessment (3) ECE 229 Early Childhood Practicum (4) ECE 276 Child Development (3)* (Fulfilled by AGEC Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement) ECE 278 Effective Curriculum Design (3) ECE 283 Building Family and Community Partnerships (3) Subject Options (6) Based on your major and transfer pathway, consult an academic advisor in the ECE Department, review the specific AA degree requirements in the CAC catalog, and see the Transfer Guides at aztransfer.com/college/: Select additional courses with ECE or EDU prefixes to equal 6 credits. Computer Competency (3) (select one) AGB 124 Microcomputers in Agriculture (3) OR CIS 120 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) Students must earn: a grade of C or better in each A.A. Degree required course; a minimum of 20 credits from CAC which includes the AGEC-A requirements. This AA Degree requires 60 semester credits. |
| Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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1. (Analysis Level) Analyze and explain the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the early childhood profession and how these influence current research, thought, and practice. (CSLO 1 & 2; NAEYC 6)
2. (Analysis Level) Analyze and explain the special conditions, health, developmental, protective and risk factors that may affect the development of young children, birth through age eight. (CSLO 2 & 4; NAEYC 1) 3. (Synthesis Level) Plan a culturally and linguistically responsive learning environment for young children that is responsive to each child's physical health, intellectual and emotional well-being, and nutritional and safety needs. (CSLO 3 & 4; NAEYC 4) 4. (Synthesis Level) Design strategies that promote developmentally and culturally appropriate practices and are inclusive of young children with diverse abilities. (CSLO 1 & 4; NAEYC 5) 5. (Evaluation Level) Justify and explain the importance of establishing family-centered practices and maintaining positive, productive, reciprocal relationships with families. (CSLO 1 & 2; NAEYC 2) 6. (Evaluation Level) Describe and defend the principles and theories of child development. (CSLO 2 & 4; NAEYC 1) 7. (Evaluation Level) Demonstrate and defend professional decisions based on the knowledge of early childhood theories and practices and the principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. (CSLO 2, 3 & 4; NAEYC 6) 8. (Evaluation Level) Interpret, critique, and apply ECE knowledge and skills into a variety of areas for curriculum that encourage young children's growth and development. (CSLO 2 & 4; NAEYC 5) 9. (Evaluation Level) Interpret, critique and apply assessment methods that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and contain documentation from multiple sources, including families and other professionals, to make informed decisions about children and programs. (CSLO 1 & 2; NAEYC 3) |
| Standards for Program |
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Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency at the appropriate pre-established levels for the following standards and competencies:
NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation (NAEYC) Standard One: Promoting Child Development and Learning Standard Two: Building Family and Community Relationships Standard Three: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families Standard Four: Using Developmentally Effective Approaches to Connect with Children and Families Standard Five: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum Standard Six: Becoming a Professional Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Knowledge and Competencies (AZWKC) -Child Growth and Development -Curriculum and Learning Environments -Child Observation and Assessment -Effective Interactions -Health, Safety & Nutrition -Family and Community partnerships -Professionalism -Program Management |