Early Childhood Suggested Course Schedule

Early Childhood - Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Janet Fisher at (828) 433-4070.

The Early Childhood Associate curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children, under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical and nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Students will learn to foster the cognitive language, physical, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings.

Fall Semester I			SHC
EDU	119	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	4
EDU	131	Children, Family, and Community	3
EDU	146	Child Guidance	3
ENG	111	Expository Writing	3
PSY	150	General Psychology	3
Total:			16

Spring Semester I			SHC
EDU	144	Child Development I	3
EDU	151	Creative Activities	3
EDU	153	Health Safety and Nutrition	3
ENG	114	Professional Report Writing	3
_	_	Math/Science Elective	3-4
Total:			15-16

Summer Semester I			SHC
CIS	110	Introduction to Computers	3
EDU	145	Child Development II	3
EDU	234	Infants, Toddlers, and Twos	3
EDU	251	Exploration Activities	3
_	_	Humanities Elective	3-4
Total:			15-16

Fall Semester II			SHC
EDU	221	Children with Exceptional Needs	3
EDU	280	Language and Literacy Experiences	3
SOC	210	Introduction to Sociology	3
Select 6-7 semester hours from approved major courses (2 courses)			6-7
Total:			15-16

Spring Semester II			SHC
COE	111	Co-op Work Experience I	1
COE	115	Work Experience Seminar I	1
EDU	259	Curriculum Planning	3
EDU	271	Educational Technology	3
Select 3 semester hours from approved major courses (1 course)			3
Total:			11

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 72-75