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Program checklist · A.A.S.

Early Childhood, A.A.S.

Herkimer County Community College · Herkimer, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
A.A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
19.0711
Total credits (published)
63-64
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191612
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191612_2570ac34
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program of Study

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    1st Year

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      1st Semester

      6 items
      1. ED 100
        Introduction to Early Childhood Education
        As published: “Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3”
        3
      2. EN 111
        College Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      3. FS 100
        First Year Student Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
        Not resolved to a course
      4. HU 110
        Fundamentals of Art in Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
        or: HU 113 - Drawing I Credit Hour(s): 3
        or: HU 114 - Painting I Credit Hour(s): 3
        or: HU 120 - Two Dimension Design & Color Credit Hour(s): 3
      5. SS 163
        Marriage and Family Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      6. ED 210
        Social Foundations of Education
        As published: “Social Foundations of Education Credit Hour(s): 3”
        3

      2nd Semester

      5 items
      1. ED 200
        Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Early Childhood Education
        As published: “Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3”
        3
      2. ED 250
        Child Growth & Development
        As published: “Child Growth & Development Credit Hour(s): 3”
        3
      3. EN 112
        College Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
      4. Natural Sciences and Scientific Reasoning Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course
        or: Natural Sciences & Scientific Reasoning Lab Science Selective 4 Credit Hour(s): 4
      5. SS 151
        Introductory Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
        Not resolved to a course

      2nd Year

      0 items

        3rd Semester

        6 items
        1. ED 215
          Educating the Exceptional
          As published: “Educating the Exceptional Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        2. ED 221
          Practicum I - Early Childhood
          As published: “Practicum I - Early Childhood Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        3. EN 225
          Public Speaking Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
          or: EN 228 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
        4. Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        5. World Languages Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1
          Not resolved to a course

        4th Semester

        6 items
        1. ED 101
          Observation and Assessment in Young Children
          As published: “Observation and Assessment in Young Children Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        2. ED 205
          Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development
          As published: “Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        3. ED 222
          Practicum II - Early Childhood
          As published: “Practicum II - Early Childhood Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        4. EN 117
          Literature for Children Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        5. World Languages Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1
          Not resolved to a course

        Degree Requirements

        5 items
        1. ED 100
          Introduction to Early Childhood Education
          As published: “Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        2. ED 101
          Observation and Assessment in Young Children
          As published: “Observation and Assessment in Young Children Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        3. ED 200
          Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Early Childhood Education
          As published: “Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        4. ED 205
          Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development
          As published: “Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3
        5. ED 221
          Practicum I - Early Childhood
          As published: “Practicum I - Early Childhood Credit Hour(s): 3”
          3

        Note

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          Practicum Requirements

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            Required

            2 items
            1. ED 221
              Practicum I - Early Childhood
              As published: “Practicum I - Early Childhood Credit Hour(s): 3”
              3
            2. ED 222
              Practicum II - Early Childhood
              As published: “Practicum II - Early Childhood Credit Hour(s): 3”
              3

            1. Successful completion with a grade of C or better in the following

            4 items
            1. ED 100
              Introduction to Early Childhood Education
              As published: “Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3”
              3
            2. ED 101
              Observation and Assessment in Young Children
              As published: “Observation and Assessment in Young Children Credit Hour(s): 3”
              3
            3. ED 200
              Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Early Childhood Education
              As published: “Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3”
              3
            4. ED 205
              Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development
              As published: “Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development Credit Hour(s): 3”
              3

            Note

            4 items
            1. A physical examination and Mantoux TB Immunization performed within six (6) months of the scheduled practicum starting date.
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Written approval (practicum contract) from both the appropriate Early Childhood faculty member and practicum site supervisor PRIOR to the semester in which the practicum will take place.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Students must follow the requirements as outlined in the Early Childhood Practicum Handbook.
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Students will be required to meet their own travel needs during all practicum assignments.
              Not resolved to a course
            Source. Herkimer County Community College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.herkimer.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=322&returnto=263. Captured page pages/0052.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.