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. 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. The current accreditation term runs from August 2023 through March 2027.

Early Childhood Education Major - 30 Hours

ECE 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 1110 - Early Childhood Development Credits: 3
ECE 1510 - Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs Credits: 3
ECE 1810 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Credits: 3
ECE 2410 - Child Guidance Credits: 3
ECE 2610 - Content Knowledge and Curriculum Development Credits: 3
ECE 2650 - Effects of Trauma and Stress on the Learning and Development of Young Children Credits: 3
ECE 2710 - Early Childhood Education Practicum I Credits: 3
ECE 2750 - Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
ECE 2910 - Family and Community Partnerships 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

Program Elective Course List - 15 Hours

Select 15 credits from the following:

BIO 2210 - Nutrition Credits: 3
COL 2010 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies Credits: 3
COM 3150 - Advanced Business Communications Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
ECE 1310 - Healthy Environments for Early Childhood Credits: 3
ECE 1410 - Creative Activities Credits: 3
ECE 1710 - Language Development and Language Arts Credits: 3
ENG 2050 - Mass Media and Society Credits: 3
ENG 2410 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
GEO 1050 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
HIS 1110 - Introduction to American History: 1865 to Present Credits: 3
HUS 1010 - Introduction to Human Services Credits: 3
HUS 2350 - Trauma-Informed Care in Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
MGT 1010 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
MGT 2020 - Organizational Behavior and Management Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2250 - Psychology of Drug Use and Addiction Credits: 3
PSY 2510 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3650 - Psychology of Aging Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
SPN 1010 - Spanish I Credits: 3
SPN 1020 - Spanish II 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.