2025-2026 Catalog (Working Draft)
Early Childhood Education, T.C.
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This program is designed to prepare students for occupations in early child care and education, often under the supervision of professional personnel. Instruction includes child growth and development; nutrition; program planning and management; health and safety; behavior guidance; inclusion of children with special needs; adult-child interactions; appropriate assessment; curriculum development; and laws, regulations, and polices relating to early care education; and maintenance of childcare environments. A criminal background check and child maltreatment check are required.
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Major Requirements: 45 hours
One of the following courses:
Prerequisite:
This course should be taken with or after the completion of Practicum II Note:
Technical courses required for this program may be transferable toward a limited number of associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact advisor for information regarding transferability.
*Early Childhood Technology students may choose to continue their studies and earn an Associate of Applied Science in General Technology degree. There are two options for completion of this degree plan. Details of requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology degree are found in the Division of General Studies section of this catalog.
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