Early Childhood Associate
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A55220)

Program Description:
The Early Childhood Associate curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle school in diverse learning environments.  Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children.  Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings.  Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. 

 

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General Education Courses Required:
ENG 111     Expository Writing
ENG 112     Argument-Based Research
or ENG 114  Prof. Research & Reporting
MAT 115*   Mathematical Models
PSY 150     General Psychology

 
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Required Subject Area:
Humanities/Fine Arts (1 of the following)
ART 111    Art Appreciation
ART 114    Art History Survey I
ART 115    Art History Survey II
HUM 120    Cultural Studies
HUM 211    Humanities I
HUM 212    Humanities II
HUM 160    Introduction to Film
MUS 110    Music Appreciation
PHI 210     History of Philosophy
PHI 240     Introduction to Ethics
REL 110     World Religions



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Major Courses:
COE 111    Co-Op Work Experience I
EDU 131    Children, Family, & Community
EDU 146    Child Guidance
EDU 151    Creative Activities
EDU 153    Health, Safety, & Nutrition
EDU 221    Children with Exceptionalities
EDU 271    Educational Technology
EDU 280    Language & Literacy Exper.


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Required Subject Areas:
Early Childhood Education:
EDU 119    Intro. to Early Childhood Education
Child Development:
EDU 144    Child Development I
EDU 145    Child Development II



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Concentration: None

Other Major Courses Required:
CIS 111    Basic PC Literacy
COE 121   Co-op Work Experience II
EDU 126   Early Childhood Seminar I
EDU 151A Creative Activities Lab
EDU 157   Active Play
EDU 234   Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
EDU 235   School-age Dev & Program
EDU 251   Exploration Activities
EDU 251A Exploration Activities Lab
EDU 259   Curriculum Planning
EDU 261   Early Childhood Administration I
EDU 286   Early Childhood Issues


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Other Major Electives:
(Select 3 SHC from the following)
COE 131   Co-op Work Experience III
EDU 125   Sign Language for Educators
EDU 262   Early Childhood Administration II
HEA 110   Personal Wellness
HEA 112   First Aid and CPR
PSY 256   Exceptional Children
SOC 210   Introduction to Sociology
SOC 220   Social Problems
SPA 120   Spanish for the Workplace



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Other Courses Required:
ACA 115    Success and Study Skills


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Total Semester Hours Credit in Program

 76

 

 

Early Childhood Associate
Diploma (D55220)

 

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General Education Courses Required:
ENG 112     Argument-Based Research
or ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
ENG 111     Expository Writing
PSY 150     General Psychology

 
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Major Courses:
Required Core Courses:
COE 111     Co-op Work Experience I
EDU 131     Children, Family & Community
EDU 146     Child Guidance
EDU 151     Creative Activities
EDU 153     Health, Safety, & Nutrition
EDU 221     Children with Exceptionalities
EDU 280     Language & Literacy Exper.



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Required Subject Areas:
Early Childhood Education:
EDU 119     Intro to Early Childhood Education
Child Development:
EDU 144     Child Development I
EDU 145     Child Development II



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Concentration: None

Other Major Courses Required:
EDU 126     Early Childhood Seminar I
EDU 151A   Creative Activities Lab
EDU 157     Active Play
EDU 234     Infants, Toddlers, & Twos


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Other Courses Required:
ACA 115    College Student Success


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Total Semester Hours Credit in Program

 48

Additional Information:
Upon completion of this option, the student will be awarded an Early Child Associate Diploma.  The purpose of this option is to provide an introductory level of education in the care of young children.

Requirements for select courses are subject to change depending on State of North Carolina agency requirements.  Select courses have an attendance requirement mandated by State agencies.

 

Early Childhood Associate
Certificate (C55220)

 

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Clinical

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General Education Courses Required:

 None

Major Courses:
Required Core Courses:
COE 111    Co-op Work Experience I
EDU 131    Children, Family, & Community
EDU 146    Child Guidance
EDU 153    Health, Safety, & Nutrition



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Required Subject Area:
Education:
EDU 119    Intro to Early Childhood Education



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Concentration: None

Other Major Courses Required:
EDU 162    Early Exper/Prosp. Teach.


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Other Courses Required:

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Total Semester Hours Credit in Program

 16

Additional Information:
Upon completion of this option, the student will be awarded an Early Childhood Associate Certificate.  The purpose of this option is to provide a basic level of education in the care of young children.

Requirements for select courses are subject to change depending on State of North Carolina agency requirements.  Select courses have an attendance requirement mandated by State agencies.

 

Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (C55290)
(Early Childhood/Special Education/Special Education Associate Degree)

EDU 119   Intro to Early Childhood Education
EDU 131   Child, Family, & Community
EDU 144   Child Development I
EDU 153   Health, Safety, & Nutrition
EDU 234   Infants, Toddlers, & Twos
              (Elective in Special Education Associate)

4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC

Total:

 16

NC Division of Child Development Credential/Certification Options:
Students successfully completing the coursework listed below may be eligible for the NC Division of Child Development Credentials/Certifications listed below.  Eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to, mandated attendance requirements, submission of official transcripts, and grades of C or above:

For addition information, please contact:
The NC Division of Child Development
2201 Main Service Center
Raleigh, NC  27699-2201
919-662-4499 or http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/home.asp

NC-DCD Early Childhood Credential
EDU 119   Introduction to Early Childhood
4 SHC
NC-DCD School-Age Child Care Credential
EDU 145   Child Growth and Development II
EDU 235   School-Age Development and Programs


3 SHC
2 SHC
NC-DCD Child Care Administrators Credential
EDU 261   Early Childhood Administration I
EDU 262   Early Childhood Administration II
3 SHC
3 SHC
Additional Requirements Mandated by the NC-DCD

 

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