Early Childhood Education, Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science: AAS 3186
60-74 Credits
Program Contact
Joni Burris | 480-857-5526 | joni.burris@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as early childhood professionals in a variety of educational settings. The AAS program includes courses based on current ECE theory and practice as well as general education classes to broaden a student`s base of knowledge. Certificates of Completion are also available.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses in the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
For some employment and field experiences (including internship courses), students will be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB test.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CFS101AH & ECH281 | Art Activities for the Young Child and Movement/Music for the Young Child | 2-3 |
| or ECH128 | Early Learning: Play and the Arts | |
| or EED210 | Creative and Cognitive Play | |
| CFS123 & CFS125 & ECH280 | Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings and Safety In Early Childhood Settings and Food Experiences with Young Children | 3 |
| or EED215 | Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness | |
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| or CFS235 | Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight | |
| or EED205 | The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | |
| Select one of the following options: | 2-3 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Child Care Seminar | ||
| Professional Development in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 3 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Arranging the Environment | ||
| Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs | ||
| Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 2-3 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Teaching Internship | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship and Early Childhood Preschool Internship | ||
or CFS284AA | Early Childhood Teaching Internship | |
| ECH140 & ECH270 | Learning Made Visible Through Documentation and Observing Young Children | 2-3 |
| or EED280 | Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth to Age 8 | |
| Select one of the following options: | 3-4 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Math for the Young Child | ||
| Literacy Development and the Young Child | ||
| Science for the Young Child | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction - Birth to Age Eight | ||
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | 3 |
| EED225 | Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
| or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Students must select nine (9) to twelve (12) credits from the following to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree. Students are encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor or student services analyst to identify the requirements for their desired academic and professional goals: | 9-12 | |
| CFS+++ | Any CFS Child/Family Studies course(s) | |
| ECH+++ | Any ECH Early Childhood Education course(s) | |
| EDU+++ | Any EDU Education course(s) | |
| EED+++ | Any EED Early Education course(s) | |
| FCS+++ | Any FCS Family and Consumer Science course(s) | |
| ITD+++ | Any ITD Infant/Toddler Development course(s) | |
| General Education | ||
| Core | ||
| First-Year Composition | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Any approved General Education course from the Oral Communication area 1 | 3 | |
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
or equivalent by assessment | ||
| Mathematics 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-6 | |
| Mathematical Concepts and Applications | ||
OR satisfactory completion of a higher-level mathematics course | ||
| Distribution | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) from the Humanities, Arts and Design area 3 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Fulfilled by Required Courses 4 | 0 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Natural Sciences area | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 60-74 | |
- 1
Note: COM225 Public Speaking is recommended for students who wish to transfer to the BAE at ASU.
- 2
Note: MAT14+ College Mathematics or any approved general education course in the Mathematical Application [MA] area may be required for students intending to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.
- 3
Recommend: EDU291 Children's Literature/ENH291 Children's Literature or EDU292 The Art of Storytelling/HUM292 The Art of Storytelling/STO292 The Art of Storytelling.
- 4
Fulfilled by EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner or EED222 Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight in Required Courses area.