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Semester Hours: 60 Effective Term: Fall 2019 |
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None |
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| Early Childhood Education AAS
Total Credits: 60 General Education Requirements (19-20) Written Communications (3) Select one: ENG101 College Composition I (3) ENG121 Applied Technical Writing (3) Oral Communications (3) COM100 Fundamentals of Human Communication (3) or higher Art and Humanities (3) Select a course numbered 100 or above from the following: ART, HMC, LIT, MHL, PHI, and THE. Students may also choose any course from the Art or Humanities AGEC lists. The required courses must represent two different departments for the Art and Humanities category. For example, students may not take a HIS course to fulfill their Art and Humanities requirement, if they are using another HIS course to complete their Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) Select a course numbered 100 or above from the following: ECN, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, and SOC. Students may also choose any course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences AGEC list. Physical and Biological Sciences (4) Select a 4-credit course with lab numbered 100 or above from the Biological and Physical Science Lab list. Student may also choose a course from the Biological and Physical Lab Science AGEC list. Mathematics (3-4) Select one: BUS101 Business Mathematics (3) MAT118 Essential Mathematics (4) or higher Core and Elective Requirements (28) ECE105 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3) ECE110 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3) ECE116 Effective Interactions and Guidance (3) ECE216 Early Childhood Observation and Assessment (3) ECE229 Early Childhood Practicum (4) ECE271 Creating Early Childhood Environments (3) ECE276 Child Development (3) ECE278 Effective Curriculum Design for Teachers of Young Children (3) ECE283 Building Family and Community Partnerships (3) Subject Options (9-10) ECE124 Active Learning in Math and Science (3) (Recommended) ECE254 Emergent Language and Literacy (3) (Recommended) ECE280 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (3) (Recommended) Select 9-10 credits of Subject Options (courses with ECE or EDU prefixes recommended) or Elective courses numbered 100 or above to complete the total number of credits required for this AAS degree. Based on your major, consult an academic advisor in the ECE Department, review the specific AAS degree requirements in the CAC catalog, and see the Transfer Guides at aztransfer.com/college/. Other Requirements (3) Reading Competency: RDG100 College Reading OR Equivalent reading assessment test score Computer Competency (3) (select one) AGB124 Microcomputers in Agriculture (3) OR CIS110 Fundamentals of Computer Literacy (3) OR CIS120 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) Students must earn: a grade of C or better in all Core and Elective Requirements; a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; a minimum of 20 total credits from CAC. A minimum of 60 credits is required for this AAS degree. |
| Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency at the appropriate pre-established levels for the following standards and competencies:
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 |