Early Childhood Education, AA

Program Description

Be prepared to work with infants and children through the age of eight in a variety of settings. Learn how children develop and what their needs are at each stage of their lives. Coursework includes the history of early childhood education, children’s literature, how to communicate and form relationships with families and how to develop curriculum. Practice skills learned during field experiences in early childhood settings and be able to utilize those skills in a career.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)	3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2)	3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000)	3 credits
ARTS	3 credits
HUM	(in program)
LSCI	4 credits
MATH	3 credits
ORAL	3 credits
SOC	(in program)
UNST	1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course Number	Title	Credits
EDEC 1020	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3 credits
EDEC 1030	Infant and Toddler Care	2 credits
EDEC 1035	Infant and Toddler Care Lab	1 credits
EDEC 1100	Observation and Guidance of Young Children	3 credits
EDEC 1200	Administration in Early Childhood Education	3 credits
EDEC 1300	Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children	2 credits
EDEC 1305	Curriculum Planning/Dev Young Child Lab	1 credits
EDEC 2000	Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education Settings	3 credits
EDEC 2200	Early Childhood Practicum	3 credits
EDFD 1101	Intro to Education	2 credits
EDEL 2280	Literature for Children	3 credits
EDEX 2484	Intro to Special Education	3 credits
FCSC 1140	Nutrition	2 credits
ITEC 2360	Teaching and Learning with Educational Technology	3 credits
PSYC 1000	General Psychology	4 credits
PSYC 2300	Psychology of Child Development	3 credits

Current First Aid and Child/Infant CPR Certifications are required at the time of graduation.

Total Credit Hours: 64