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Semester Hours: 60 Effective Term: Fall 2019 |
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None |
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| Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler AAS
Total Credits: 60 General Education Requirements (22-23) 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 courses 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 courses numbered 100 or above from the following: ABS, ECN, GEO, HIS, POS, PSY, and SOC. Students may also choose any course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences AGEC lists. The required courses must represent two different departments for the Social and Behavioral Sciences category. For example, students may not take a HIS course to fulfill their Arts and Humanities requirement, if they are using another HIS course to complete their Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement. Physical and Biological Sciences (4) Select a 4-credit course with lab numbered 100 or above from the Biological and Physical Science Lab list. Students 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 Requirements (31) ECE105 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3) ECE110 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3) ECE116 Effective Interactions and Guidance (3) ECE204 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (3) ECE215 Infant Toddler Observation and Assessment (3) ECE229 Early Childhood Practicum (4) ECE271 Creating Early Childhood Environments (3) ECE276 Child Development (3) ECE277 Responsive Curriculum and Environments for Infants and Toddlers (3) ECE283 Building Family and Community Partnerships (3) Subject Options (7) Based on your major and intended career path, 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/ to select additional elective credits. 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 credit hours is required for this AAS degree. |
| Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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CAC requires students to demonstrate achievement of Common Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs) for graduation.
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; ZTT 1) 2. (Analysis Level) Analyze and explain the special conditions, health, developmental, protective and risk factors that may affect the development of young children, prenatal through age three. (CSLO 2 & 4; NAEYC 1; ZTT 4) 3. (Analysis Level) Recognize the importance of establishing family-centered practices and maintaining positive, productive, reciprocal relationships with families. (CSLO 1 & 2; NAEYC 2; ZTT 2) 4. (Analysis Level) Recognize appropriate leadership characteristics and actions that support family needs and improve services and systems for young children and families. (CSLO 2,3 & 4; NAEYC 6; ZTT 6) 5. (Synthesis Level) Plan a culturally and linguistically responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers that is responsive to each child's physical health, intellectual and emotional well-being, and nutritional and safety needs. (CSLO 3 & 4; NAEYC 4; ZTT 5) 6. (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; ZTT 5) 7. (Evaluation Level) Describe and defend the principles and theories of early childhood development and relationship-based practice. (CSLO 2 & 4; NAEYC 1; ZTT 1,3) 8. (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 and other professional codes of conduct. (CSLO 2,3 & 4; NAEYC 6; ZTT 7) 9. (Evaluation Level) Interpret, critique, and apply ECE knowledge and skills into a variety of areas for program development and service planning that encourage coordination and collaboration. (CSLO 2 & 4; NAEYC 5; ZTT 8) 10. (Evaluation Level) Interpret and apply various observation, documentation, and assessment methods to support the health and development of young children, and document risk and protective factors. (CSLO 2; NAEYC 3; ZTT 4) |
| 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 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 ZERO TO THREE Competencies for Prenatal to Age 5 (P-5) Professionals (ZTT) P-5 1: Early Childhood Development P-5 2: Family Centered Practice P-5 3: Relationship-Based Practice P-5 4: Health & Developmental Protective & Risk Factors P-5 5: Cultural & Linguistic Responsiveness P-5 6: Leadership to Meet Family Needs & Improve Services & Systems P-5 7: Professional & Ethical Practices P-5 8: Service Planning, Coordination, & Collaboration 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 Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency at the pre-established standards set by the Council for Professional Recognition, Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential for Infants and Toddlers. |