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Sep 30, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook
Early Childhood Education, AA
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CODE: ECEEDUC-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
DESCRIPTION
This degree is designed to provide for the first two years of college preparation for students wanting to be certified as early childhood teachers (preschool through second grade) who plan to become a paraprofessional (Instructional Aide) and/or in preparation for other early childhood careers.
ACADEMIC MAP AND TRANSFER OPTIONS
Explore the link below for transfer pathways to various institutions.
Academic Maps: AA Early Childhood Education
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Apply the dimensions of multicultural education to support appropriate pedagogical practices for teaching diverse students in Early Childhood Education.
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Select technology tools for integration across the Early Childhood Education curriculum.
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Synthesize the major theoretical perspectives and methods of educational psychology to teaching, learning, and schooling in Early Childhood Education.
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Choose formative and summative techniques for evaluation and modification with group and individual instruction and learning strategies in Early Childhood Education.
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Evaluate the historical, legal, and philosophical foundations and issues related to contemporary early childhood education.
General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 34
300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE.
Mathematics (3 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.
English Composition (6-8 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.
Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)
Natural Science (6-7 Credits)
Six to seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)
Values and Diversity
All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.
Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 26
Core Requirements (25 Credits)
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