16 Credit Hours - Program Code: CECEF
This program is designed for students who are interested in working with young children in developmentally appropriate programs. In addition to Early Childhood Education courses including two 150 hours practicum, the student is given a strong foundation in liberal arts. Upon completion of the programs, the student is qualified to work in a licensed childcare setting or transfer to a four-year college for further study. Graduates can become teachers of young children in day care centers, nursery schools, and Head Start programs. The program meets the requirements of the Department of Early Education and Care for teacher certification. For more information, contact the Division of Health and Human Services in 4-319.
| ECE-100 | FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC |
| ECE-101 | CHILD GROWTH & DEV |
| ECE-106 Or | GUIDANCE & DISCIPLINE |
| ECE-203 | SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD CARE |
| ECE-206 Or | EARLY CHLD CURR I |
| ECE-207 | EARLY CHILD CURRICULUM II |
| ECE-294 Or | EARLY CHILDHOOD ED PRACTICUM I |
| ECE-295 | EARLY CHILDHOOD ED PRACTICUM II |
| FIRST SEMESTER FA 2025 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CECEFGR (ECE, choose 1) | 3.00 |
| ECE100 (Foundations Early Childh) | 3.00 |
| ECE101 (Child Growth & Dev) | 3.00 |
| Total: | 9.00 |
| SECOND SEMESTER SP 2025 | Credit Hours |
| CECEFCR (Curriculum, choose 1) | 3.00 |
| CECEFINT (Internship, choose 1) | 4.00 |
| Total: | 7.00 |
