Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science
The Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science degree provides the information, knowledge and skill training for persons caring for young children in a variety of child care facilities.
Salary: $32,790–$50,520 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Growth for teachers will be faster than average.
Good To Know: Teachers who have advanced degrees earn the most money. Teachers can earn more money by teaching in the summer.
WNC Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 36 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 121 | Parent Care Relations | 1 |
| ECE 122 | Observation Skills | 1 |
| ECE 129 | Environment For Infant & Toddler | 1 |
| ECE 200 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECE 204 | Principles of Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECE 231 | Preschool Practicum: Early Childhood Lab | 6 |
| ECE 240 | Administration of Preschool | 3 |
| ECE 250 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 251 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Life Span Human Development | 3 |
| Program Electives: Choose 9 units from the following: | Units (Credits) | |
| COT 105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| or IS 101 | Introduction to Information Systems | |
| or IS 201 | Computer Applications | |
| HDFS 202 | Introduction to Families | 3 |
| HDFS 232 | Diversity and the Young Child - A Multicultural Perspective | 3 |
| Other related Early Childhood Education courses (ECE 123 and ECE 168 are recommended) | 1-6 | |
| Psychology courses (except Statistical Methods) | 3 | |
| General Education Requirements | 24 Units (Credits) | |
|
English/Communications Requirements Recommended: BUS 108; Must include a writing course |
6 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements | 3 | |
|
Mathematics Requirement Recommended: BUS 109 |
3 | |
|
Science Requirement Recommended: NUTR 121 |
6 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements | 3 | |
Suggested Course Sequence
1st Year
First Semester: 15 Credits
- ECE 121: 1
- ECE 122: 1
- ECE 129: 1
- ECE 250: 3
- English/Communications Course: 3
- General Elective: 3
- HDFS 201: 3
Second Semester: 15 Credits
2nd Year
Third Semester: 15 Credits
Fourth Semester: 15 Credits
- ECE 240: 3
- General Education Courses: 3
- General Elective: 3
- Program Electives: 6
Mission and Outcomes
Mission: The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education is to provide academic knowledge and skill for employment in child care or pre-kindergarten programs and related family service fields. The degree will meet educational criteria for employment in publicly funded programs and prepare the student for possible transfer to other colleges and universities to meet higher educational and professional goals.
Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education are expected to demonstrate that they:
- have met the general education student learning outcomes
- know the subject matter appropriate to Early Childhood Education
- demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
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