Early Childhood Management
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Associate in Applied Science Degree
This Management option of the Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare graduates for administrative work in programs for pre-school age children. Increased emphasis is being placed upon the education of young children. Graduates may seek employment with private programs or governmentally funded programs. Students entering this curriculum may find it necessary to attend the summer sessions to fulfill their degree requirements within two years.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Semester | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORI102 | Fall | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| ECE115 | Integrated Arts in EC | 3 |
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| ECE105 | Early Childhood Professional | 3 |
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| SOC125 | Individual & Society | 3 |
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| COM121 | English Composition | 3 |
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| PSY130 | General Psychology | 3 |
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17 |
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| ECE120 | Spring | Observation & Assessment of Young Children | 3 |
| ECE227 | Infant & Toddler Care | 3 |
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| COM141 | Technical Writing | 3 |
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| EDU210 | Planning & Instruction | 3 |
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| PSY210 | Child Psychology | 3 |
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15 |
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| ECE220 | Fall | Curriculum Development & Instruction Materials | 3 |
| ECE229 | Child Care Management | 3 |
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| ECE240 | School Age Child Care | 3 |
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| MAT150 | Foundations of Math | 3 |
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| SPE100 | Intro to Special Education | 3 |
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| ENV130 | The Environment | 3 |
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18 |
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| ECE260 | Spring | ECE Practicum | 3 |
| ECE261 | Family & School Relations | 3 |
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| ECE230 | Child Care Administration | 3 |
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| SOC120 | Orgizational Behavior | 3 |
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| HUM-- | Humanities Elective | 3 |
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15 |
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| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 65 |
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| 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.
- Evaluate the role of leadership and advocacy for public policy issues related to children and families.
- Utilize the Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Education to demonstrate the development of a professional attitude.
- Apply knowledge of communication skills in relationship to organizational management and leadership.
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.