CSN AAS Early Childhood Education: Director Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Education

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/educationarea

CSN SCHOOL: Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Education

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Early Childhood Education: Director, AAS.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN AAS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: DIRECTOR: DESCRIPTION

The program is aimed at providing individuals with both the business knowledge needed for managing and/or owning a child care facility and the knowledge of children necessary to provide quality care.

Semester #1 (15-17 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:

MATH 104B or above

English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 130 - Infancy
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 200 - The Exceptional Child
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 250 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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Semester #2 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 202 - Understanding Human Growth and Development
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: ECE 204 - Principles of Child Guidance
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: ECE 231 - Preschool Practicum
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: ECE 245 - Practicum Seminar
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Semester #3 (13 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: ECE 232 - Practicum: Infant and Toddler
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 240 - Administration of the Preschool
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 251 - Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
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Semester #4 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

HIST 100 or PSC 101

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 235 - Adapting Curricula for Young Children with Special Needs
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 252 - Infant/Toddler Curriculum
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ECE 274 - Individual Child and Family