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
- AAS
- Credential class
- ceterms:AssociateDegree
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- The FSHD Department offers an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education as well an AA/AS. The AAS requires fewer GE classes. All classes for this degree are offered online except for a required science class. Experience both academic theory and hands-on application through a series of classes, lab experiences and practicum to develop an understanding of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children and acquire skill in planning and implementing programs that promote development. The program prepares you to work in a variety of early childhood education settings including child care centers, nursery schools, Head Start programs, school-age child care programs, and family day care homes. The Early Childhood Education AAS/AS/AA degree prepares students for employment as teachers in childhood programs and para-professionals in public school preschools. This degree can also prepare you to move into an Elementary Education Bachelors Degree.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 230171
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_230171_66588865
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
63 credits
0 items
General Education Requirements
general education · 2 items
- or: ENGL 1010D Introduction to Writing (EN)3
- 3
Complete one of the following Mathematics GE courses:
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following Mathematics GE courses: · 1 item
- As published: “Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1”or: MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics (MA)or: MATH 1050 College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA)3-4
Complete the following:
1 item
- 3
Complete one of the following Social & Behavioral Sciences GE courses
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following Social & Behavioral Sciences GE courses · 1 item
- or: PSY 1100 Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC)3
Core Discipline Requirements
major core · 10 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 2
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Elective Courses
electives · 0 items
Complete 15 - 24 credits of electives
Complete 15 - 24 credits of electives · electives · 0 items
Recommended electives:
electives · 4 items
- 3
- 3
- As published: “First Aid / Resp Emergencies 1”3
- 3
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