Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees in
Early Childhood Education
- Major Code
- ECED.AAS
- Required Hours
- 60
- Campus
- DeWitt
- Helena-West Helena
- Stuttgart
| File Name | Type | Size |
| AAS Early Childhood Education Program of Study Form | 123 KB |
The AAS in Early Childhood Education is tied to the Certificate of Proficiency in ECE (CDA). There may be additional requirements and fees for this major. Please reference the Certificate of Proficiency in ECE (CDA) requirements as well.
Division of Arts & Sciences
English and Fine Arts
Social Science
- 9 hours:
- PSY 213 (PSYC 1103) General Psychology
- SY 213 (SOCI 1013) Fundamentals of Sociology
- SY 223 The Family
Science & Math
- 3 hours:
- MS 123 (MATH 1103) College Algebra
- or MS 143 Technical Mathematics
- or MS 193 Quantitative Reasoning
Physical Education
- 3 hours:
- ECD 113 Health, Safety & Nutrition
Computer Technology
- 3 hours (or other CT elective):
- EN 213 Computers in Education
Core Courses
- 35 hours:
- ECD 1001 Field Experience I
- ECD 1003 Fundamentals of Childcare
- ECD 1101 Field Experience II
- ECD 1103 Child Development
- ECD 1203 Application of Childcare
- ECD 103 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- ECD 213 Child Guidance
- ECD 223 Math & Science for ECED
- ECD 243 Infant/Toddler Curriculum
- ECD 253 Literacy and Language Arts
- ECD 263 Preschool Curriculum
- ECD 283 Future Perspectives
- ECD 293 Practicum
Approved Electives
- 1 hour:
(SS 111 can be substituted with 1 hour of advisor approved elective.) - EN 113 Introduction to Education
- SS 111 Student Success II