EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
PROGRAM (61 CREDITS)
PURPOSE
The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare the student with foundational knowledge in Bible, Christian philosophy of education, foundations of early childhood education, methods of teaching, and other essentials designed to develop skills in early childhood education.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Students will communicate effectively, orally and in writing, for a diverse audience within educational settings.
2. Students will access, evaluate, and utilize current educational research and literature based on knowledge of best practices and academic standards.
3. Students will establish and maintain professional demeanor and relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and supervisors in educational
settings.
4. Students will articulate a philosophy of education that is consistent with a Christian worldview and integrate Christian principles into professional practice.
5. Students will design, implement, and reflect upon instruction that is aligned with best practices and academic standards and that meets the educational needs of diverse learners.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
ECE | 123 | 3 | cr | |
ECE | 204 | 3 | cr | |
ECE | 333 | 3 | cr | |
EDU | 133 | 3 | cr | |
EDU | 340 | 3 | cr | |
EDU | 373 | 3 | cr | |
EDU | 413 | 3 | cr | |
EDU | 443 | 3 | cr | |
SPE | 223 | 3 | cr | |
TOTAL | 27 CREDITS | |||
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CMS | 233 | 3 | cr | ||
COM | 123 | 3 | cr | ||
ENG | 123 | 3 | cr | ||
LIT | 273 | 3 | cr | ||
MTH |
| 3 | cr | ||
NWT | 113 | 3 | cr | ||
OLT | 123 | 3 | cr | ||
PHE | 281 | 1 | cr | ||
PSY | 383 | 3 | cr | ||
SCI |
| 3 | cr | ||
SOC | 103 | 3 | cr | ||
Theology Course – Choose one: | 3 | cr | |||
THE | 115 | ||||
THE | 233 | ||||
TOTAL | 34 CREDITS | ||||