Early Childhood Education, AAS

Early childhood educators have the opportunity to have a significant impact on children’s lives, using their knowledge and skills to help children explore, learn and interpret the world around them. The early years of a child’s life set the stage, and much of what he or she learns and experiences during this time shapes his or her world in ways that can last a lifetime.

Early Childhood Education Major - 42 Hours

ECE 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 1110 - Early Childhood Development Credits: 3
ECE 1310 - Healthy Environments for Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECE 1410 - Creative Activities Credits: 3
ECE 1510 - Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs Credits: 3
ECE 1650 - Observation and Assessment Techniques for Early Childhood Education Programs Credits: 3
ECE 1710 - Language Development and Language Arts Credits: 3
ECE 2010 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Credits: 3
ECE 2110 - Developing Anti-Bias Curriculum Credits: 3
ECE 2210 - Math, Science, Technology and Engineering for Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECE 2310 - Guidance and Discipline Credits: 3
ECE 2510 - Developing Curriculum for Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECE 2710 - Early Childhood Education Practicum I Credits: 3
ECE 2810 - Parents and Teachers: Partners in Education Credits: 3

Select one Program Elective Course from the Following - 3 Hours

HUS 1010 - Introduction to Human Services Credits: 3
HUS 1110 - Poverty and Culture Credits: 3
HUS 2350 - Trauma-Informed Care in Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
MGT 1010 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
PSY 2010 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Credits: 3
PSY 2110 - Psychology of Death and Dying Credits: 3
PSY 2250 - Psychology of Drug Use and Addiction Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3

General Education Requirements - 15 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 60

The Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science degree program at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.