AS Degree Program in
Early Childhood Education
(63 Credit Hours)
CFCC PROGRAM CODE: 2259
The Child Development and Education program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the early childhood field. This program combines theoretical, practical and supportive courses. Students will practice acceptable early childhood techniques with children in the on-campus laboratory preschool. With careful planning, A.S. degree candidates may also complete sufficient additional hours to qualify for the Associate in Arts degree. For information on this option, consult the Teacher Education Department at (352) 854-2322 extension 1620.
To comply with Florida law, Chapter 402.3055, each prospective student must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check, reference check and tuberculosis test. The information received is confidential and is required to determine the prospective student's eligibility to work with children.
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Course Number and Title |
Credits |
General Education |
ENC 1101 |
Freshman Composition Skills I |
3 |
MTB 1103 |
Business Mathematics |
3 |
SPC 2600 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
HLP 1081 |
Wellness Applications |
3 |
BSC 1020 |
Biology and the Human Experience |
3 |
Choose ONE of the following sets:
(To satisfy Social Science & Humanities requirements) |
ISS 1010&
HUM 1021
WOH 2012&
HUM 1020
or
HUM 1230
WOH 2022&
HUM 1020
or
HUM 1210 |
Intro to the Social Sciences &
Introduction to the Humanities
OR
World Civilizations I &
Intro to the Humanities
or
Humanities: Since the Ren.
OR
World Civilizations II &
Intro to the Humanities
or
Humanities: To the Ren.
|
6 |
| Credit Hours |
21 |
Program Core Courses |
EEC 1931 |
Child Care Seminar |
2 |
EEC 2001 |
Early Childhood Education |
3 |
CHD 1440C |
Child Care Practicum I |
3 |
EEC 1000 |
Introduction to Child Development and Education |
3 |
EEC 1603 |
Child Guidance |
3 |
EEC 2301 |
Instructional Practices |
1 |
EEC 2200 |
Curriculum in Childhood Education |
3 |
CHD 1441C |
Child Care Practicum II |
3 |
EEC 1921 |
Preschool Workshop |
3 |
CHD 1339 |
Learning Through Play |
3 |
EEX 2010 |
Survey of Disabling Conditions |
3 |
EEC 1940 |
Educational Field Experience |
3 |
EEC 1907 |
Observing and Recording Behavior |
3 |
EEC 2401 |
Home and Community |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
63 |
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