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Early Childhood Education, AA

Program Description

Be prepared to work with infants and children through the age of eight in a variety of settings. Learn how children develop and what their needs are at each stage of their lives. Coursework includes the history of early childhood education, children’s literature, how to communicate and form relationships with families and how to develop curriculum. Practice skills learned during field experiences in early childhood settings and be able to utilize those skills in a career.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1) 3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2) 3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
ARTS 3 credits
HUM (in program)
LSCI 4 credits
MATH 3 credits
ORAL 3 credits
SOC (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
EDEC 1020Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3 credits
EDEC 1030Infant and Toddler Care

2 credits
EDEC 1035Infant and Toddler Care Lab

1 credits
EDEC 1100Observation and Guidance of Young Children

3 credits
EDEC 1200Administration in Early Childhood Education

3 credits
EDEC 1300Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children

2 credits
EDEC 1305Curriculum Planning/Dev Young Child Lab

1 credits
EDEC 2000Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education Settings

3 credits
EDEC 2200Early Childhood Practicum

3 credits
EDFD 1101Intro to Education

2 credits
EDEL 2280Literature for Children

3 credits
EDEX 2484Intro to Special Education

3 credits
FCSC 1140Nutrition

2 credits
PSYC 1000General Psychology

4 credits
PSYC 2300Developmental Psychology

3 credits

Current First Aid and Child/Infant CPR Certifications are required at the time of graduation.

Total Credit Hours: 61