Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education: 2008-2009 Catalog
Programs of Study |
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: $23,277–$43,693 / year (Nevada)
Career Outlook: Faster than average growth through 2014
Good To Know: Variable work hours - full-time or part-time
WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division.
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Total Requirements: 60 credits
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| Program Requirements |
36 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 |
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| Program Electives |
COT 105
or IS 101
or IS 201 |
Computer Literacy
Introduction to Information Systems
Computer Applications |
3 |
| 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)
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1–6 |
| Psychology courses (except Statistical Methods)
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1–3 |
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| General Education Requirements |
24 Credits |
| English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: BUS 108; must include a writing course) |
6 |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements |
3 |
| Mathematics Requirement (Recommended: BUS 109B) |
3 |
| Science Requirement (Recommended: NUTR 121) |
6 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements |
3 |
| General Electives |
3 |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page. |
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