2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Aug 14, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CSN AAS Early Childhood Education: Early Care and Education Map


AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Education
JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/educationarea
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: Early Care and Education, 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: EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION: DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education – Early Care and Education is designed for students seeking careers and/or personal growth in the field of early childhood education. The program provides students with both theoretical and practical skills needed to work in an infant/toddler, preschool setting, family day care, child care center, or in other child centered jobs. Upon completion of this degree, students may go directly into employment.

 

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

Semester #2 (14 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

Semester #3 (15 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 Elective (Special Program) - Credits 5:
  • See a counselor or advisor for course selection

  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1:   
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   
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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.

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