Early Childhood Education, A.A.S.

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Barbara Sandlin - (901) 333-5195

This program provides a course of study that prepares students for career opportunities in early childhood education and specifically addresses the needs of assistant teachers in Tennessee’s Head Start programs by meeting the educational requirement stipulated in Federal Law. The program offers sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical experience that enable graduates to function in a variety of early childhood settings.

First Semester: 15 Credits

Second Semester: 16 Credits

Third Semester: 12 Credits

Fourth Semester: 18 Credits

Electives: 9 Credits

Electives:9 Credit Hours consisting of one course from each of the following classifications: 9

1. Early Childhood Education Guided Elective (3 Credit Hours from the following lists)
ECED 2330 Infant and Toddler Care
ECED 2050 Psychomotor Development
ECED 2300 The Mentoring Teacher
ECED 2312 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
ECED 2095 School-Age Curriculum
ECED 2390 Creative Development
2. General Education Elective²

3. General Elective³

Total Program Credits: 61

This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field.

Criminal and/or other types of background check, possibly at the studen’t expense, may be a requirement of some courses in this degree program. The ability to complete coopertative training, internships, field experiences, and educational practicums may be based on the results of these background checks. This could result in your inability to successfully complete course/program requirements.

¹ MATH 1530 or MATH 1630 , consult advisor for correct selection.

²Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

Suggested Courses: HIST 2010 Early United States History

HIST 2020 Modern United States History

³General Elective can be any college-level course not used in this degree program.

Suggested Courses: INFS 1010 Computer Applications