Early Childhood Education, A.A.S.

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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: 14 Credits

Second Semester: 16 Credits

Natural Sciences 4 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
ECED 2015 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECED 2020 Infant, Toddler, Child Development
SPCH 1010 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (Gen. Ed.)
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹

Third Semester: 12 Credits

Fourth Semester: 18 Credits

ECED 2070 Developmental Assessment
ECED 2160 Final Practicum
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹

Electives: 9 Credits

Total Program Credits: 60

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

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