Early Childhood Education Teaching
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Teaching option of the Early Childhood Education program is intended to prepare graduates to function as assistants to teachers in preschool agencies, institutions and other organizations concerned with young children. Graduates may seek employment opportunities with Headstart, day care centers, private pre-schools, and kindergartens. Graduates with two years experience may also be employed as a teacher in child care centers licensed under the Department of Welfare. Students entering this curriculum may find it necessary to attend the summer sessions to fulfill their degree requirements within two years. College credit may be granted through Tech Prep articulation agreements between RACC and approved secondary schools.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Semester | Course Title | Credits |
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| ORI102 | Fall | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| ECE115 | Integrated Arts in EC | 3 |
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| ECE140 | Health, Safety, Nutrition & Physical Education | 3 |
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| ECE125 | Intro to ECE | 3 |
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| COM121 | English Composition | 3 |
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| SOC125 | Individual & Society | 3 |
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17 |
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| ECE120 | Spring | Observation & Assessment of Children | 3 |
| MAT150 | Foundation of Math | 3 |
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| EDU210 | Planning & Instruction | 3 |
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| PSY130 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| COM131 | English Composition & Literature | 3 |
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| OR COM141 | Technical Writing | ||
15 |
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| ECE220 | Fall | Curriculum Development & Instruction Materials | 3 |
| ECE222 | Emerging Literacy & Language Arts | 3 |
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| SPE100 | Intro to Special Education | 3 |
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| PSY210 | Child Psychology | 3 |
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| COM151 | Speech | 3 |
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| OR ECE229 | Child Care Management | ||
15 |
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| ECE260 | Spring | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
| ECE261 | Family & School Relations | 3 |
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| ENV130 | The Environment | 3 |
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| ECE-- | ECE Elective | 3 |
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| HUM-- | Humanities Elective | 3 |
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15 |
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| Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program | 62 | ||
| For further information, contact the Program Coordinator. | |||
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Plan and set up an environment designed to support and encourage the development of the creative process in inclusive early care and education settings.
- Employ appropriate, observable assessment and behavior guidance techniques in inclusive early care and education settings.
- Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in early childhood education.
- Develop and implement health, safety, and nutrition policies that comply with regulatory standards.
- Apply knowledge of early childhood curriculum and child development to plan, adapt, and implement a comprehensive curriculum in early care and education settings.
- Apply knowledge of infant/toddler development including unique program needs to develop age appropriate curriculum and environment.
- Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic issues, issues of attachment and family structures on the development of the child.
- Demonstrate managerial and supervisory skills required for day-to-day operations of early care and education settings.
- Utilize the Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Education to demonstrate the development of a professional attitude.
- Utilize effective communication skills with children, colleagues, supervisors, and parents.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.