Early Childhood Education - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

AAS - 2 Years (NB)
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Degree Quick Facts

  • Instructional School: Social Sciences and Public Affairs
  • Department: Education
  • Program Code: ECED.AAS
  • Program Type: Career and Technical Education
  • Available Fully Online: No
  • Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.

Degree Requirements

Course Course Title Min Credits
General Education Requirements
GEM 1 - Written Communication course3
GEM 2 - Oral Communication course3
GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course3
GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course3
GE Elective course 13-4
Major Requirements
ECED 100Introduction to Early Childhood Education3
ECED 101Child Development and Guidance3
ECED 105Teaching Young Children I1
ECED 105LTeaching Young Children I Lab3
ECED 106Teaching Young Children II1
ECED 106LTeaching Young Children II Lab3
ECED 141Health, Safety, and Nutrition3
ECED 171Early Childhood Curriculum I3
ECED 173Early Childhood Curriculum II3
ECED 184Family and Community Partnerships2
ECED 202Child Growth and Development4
ECED 203LEarly Childhood Education Practicum Lab5
ECED 220Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs3
ECED 232Early Childhood Program Administration3
or EDUC 220 Diversity in the Schools
ECED 257Infant and Toddler Care and Education4
ECED 290Early Childhood Education Capstone 1
Minimum Credit Hours Required60
1

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I or SIGL 101 American Sign Language I recommended.

Degree Plan

The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.

NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.​

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ECED 100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
ECED 101 Child Development and Guidance 3
ECED 105 Teaching Young Children I 1
ECED 105L Teaching Young Children I Lab 3
ECED 141 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3
ECED 171 Early Childhood Curriculum I 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours16
Spring
ECED 106 Teaching Young Children II 1
ECED 106L Teaching Young Children II Lab 3
ECED 173 Early Childhood Curriculum II 3
ECED 184 Family and Community Partnerships 2
GEM 1 - Written Communication course 3
GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
ECED 202 Child Growth and Development 4
ECED 203L Early Childhood Education Practicum Lab 5
ECED 232
or EDUC 220
 Early Childhood Program Administration
or Diversity in the Schools
 3
GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 3
 Total Semester Credit Hours15
Spring
ECED 220 Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs 3
ECED 257 Infant and Toddler Care and Education 4
ECED 290 Early Childhood Education Capstone 1
GEM 2 - Oral Communication course 3
GE Elective course 1 3-4
 Total Semester Credit Hours14
 Minimum Credit Hours Required60
1

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I or SIGL 101 American Sign Language I recommended.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify fundamental concepts of child development from birth to age eight.
  • Describe healthy, safe, nurturing, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learning environments for children of all abilities.
  • Explain and demonstrate effective strategies and tools for curriculum in early education including social, emotional, language, physical, and cognitive development.
  • Experience and evaluate a variety of early childhood environments.
  • Act as an advocate for research-based best practices in early childhood education.
  • Articulate ethical standards and other early childhood professional guidelines while partnering with families and community.