Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education
Degree Program

Curriculum

The university reserves the right to change or update the curriculum at any time. The university will notify students of any changes officially through the university website.

General Education Requirements
Courses
Credits
ENG101 Composition
3 crs.
ENG102 Composition and Literature
3 crs.
ENG207 Speech Communications
3 crs.
HIS101 World Civilization I
3 crs.
HIS101 World Civilization II
3 crs.
MAT120 College Algebra
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ENG 102

Composition and Literature - 3 Credits

This writing course emphasizes literary appreciation and criticism. Students are introduced to various literary genres: the short story, the poem, the novel, and the play.

Placement by examination. Laboratory and fee may be required. Prerequisite: ENG101.

3 crs.
BIO120 Concepts of Biological Sciences
3 crs.
PSY101 Fundamentals of Psychology
3 crs.
SOC101 Principles of Sociology
3 crs.
   
Career Track and Transfer Track*
Courses
Credits
ECE111 Foundations in ECE
3 crs.
ECE199 Practicum I
3 crs.
ECE201 Creative Activities or
3 crs.
ECE203 Children's Literature
3 crs.
ECE208 Teaching the Exceptional Child
3 crs.
ECE250 Math & Science in the EC Classroom or
3 crs.
ECE252 Social Studies in the EC Classroom
3 crs.
ECE254 Health, Safety, & Nutrition
3 crs.
ECE298 Practicum II
3 crs.
ECE299 Practicum III
3 crs.
PSY201 Child Development
3 crs.
SOC364 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
3 crs.

* If a student elects the transfer track, he or she should take BIO133 General Biology (with lab, 4 credits)

  
Unrestricted Elective
Courses
Credits
Elective
3 crs.
Elective
3 crs.

*HIS201 U.S. History I and a Foreign Language are suggested electives for students wishing to pursue the State of Connecticut teacher certification program.

*A current Red Cross First Aid Certificate is required for the Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education.