Education Program of Study Associate of Arts Degree *Program placed on moratorium*
Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to work in the capacity of a paraeducator in early childhood education and can serve as a career ladder to Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education leading to teacher licensure and other professional opportunities.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 31 | |
| General Education Requirements same as elementary program. 1 | ||
| EDEC 130 | Hlth,Sfty,& Ntrtn in Erly Chld | 2 |
| EDEC 310 | Child in the Family | 3 |
| EDEC 352 | Math & Science in Early Chldhd | 3 |
| EDEC 381 | EC Curriculum & Methods | 3 |
| EDEC 385 | Intgrtd Curr Early Chldhd Ed | 3 |
| EDEC 430 | Soc/Emotional Dev in Yng Child | 3 |
| EDSP 204 | Intro to Tchng Exceptnl Lrnrs | 3 |
| EDU 220 & 220L | Human Growth & Development and Human Growth & Development Lab | 3 |
| EDU 330 | Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 336 | Cog & Lang Dev in Yng Children | 3 |
| Subtotal | 60 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
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Students should consult with their faculty advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements leading to a degree in Education.
Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course description for required prerequisites.