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Nov 23, 2024
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2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Early Childhood Education, A.S. (Early Childhood Education)
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The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to assume management, supervisory and teaching positions in child development early learning center programs and/or transfer to a baccalaureate program at a four-year institution. The program is also designed to meet the education and retraining needs of those already employed in early childhood occupations.
Degree: Associate of Science
Emphasis: Early Childhood Education
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General Education Requirements (41 hours)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)
Approved Humanities General Education elective1,2 6 credits
Approved Literature General Education elective1,2 3 credits History (6 hours)
Approved History General Education electives1,2 6 credits Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)
Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective1,2 6 credits Mathematics (3 hours)
Approved Mathematics General Education elective1,2 3 credits Natural Science (8 hours)
Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives1,2 8 credits Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)
With the recommendation of an Early Childhood Education advisor, students will choose 19 hours of early childhood education or related coursework based on the requirements of the senior institution to fulfill their area of emphasis.
Approved area of emphasis hours2 19 credits Total Credit Hours 60
1 General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .
2 Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions. Note(s):
- Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on “computer competency.”
- High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.
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