Early Childhood Education

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Early childhood educators encourage the development of young children, ages 0-8 years, with guided experiences and environments.. The program provides students with the background in child development and general studies necessary for a career in early childhood education and childcare. It prepares students for employment as directors, teachers and assistants in child care programs, Head Start and school-age programs. It also provides preparation for teacher aides in the Illinois public schools, grades Pre-K – 12 and special needs programs.

 

Ruth Smith                            618 634-3347

ruths@shawneecc.edu

Phyllis Sander, Chairperson         618 634-3334

phylliss@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                                          Credit Hours

FIRST YEAR

ECE 101 Intro to Early Childhood Education                         3

ECE 114 Child Growth & Development                                3

ENG 111 English Composition                                              3

PSY 213 Education of Exceptional Children                          3

SPC 210 Interpersonal Communication                                 3

SEM 111 College Orientation                                               1

INT 111 Career Development                                              1

First Semester Total Hours                                               17

 

COM 280 Microsoft Word                                                 2

ECE 126 Curriculum for Preschool Program                        3

ECE 127 Child, Family & Community                                 3

ECE 128 Child Guidance/Discipline                                     3

ECE 129 Assessment in Early Childhood Education                      3

PSY 211 Introduction to Psychology                                   3

Second Semester Total Hours                                          17

 

SECOND YEAR

ECE 215 Language Arts for the Young Child                     3

ECE 216 Art/Music Activities                                            3

ECE 217 Science/Math Activities                                      3

ECE 218 Health, Nutrition & Safety for Young Child                   3

ECE 219 Infants & Toddlers: Curriculum & Teaching                  3

SOC 217 Marriage & Family                                           3

First Semester Total Hours                                           18

 

ECE 221 Child Care Center Administration                     3

ECE 222 Children’s Literature                                        3

ENG 112 English Composition                                       3

MAT 110 General Education                                         4

ECE 199 Early Childhood Education Internship                       2

Second Semester Total Hours                                     15

 

 

Students may take three courses (ECE 101, 114, or 128) to meet the Child Development Associate (CDA) requirements with CDA advisor approval.

 

Students should complete the coursework in the order presented above to ensure completion of the program.

 

 

 

ECE 101 Intro to Early Childhood Education

Provides an overview of the history and philosophy of the different types of early childhood care centers and educational settings for young children and their families.

 

ECE 114 Child Growth & Development

The course focuses on the physical, cognitive, language, creative, and social/emotional aspects of the young child’s development.

 

ECE 126 Curriculum for Preschool Program

Study of the principles and concepts underlying curriculum planning for preschool programs.

 

ECE 127 Child, Family & Community

Child in the context of family and community, concentrating on the educator’s role in building relationships with the child’s family and community.

 

ECE 128 Child Guidance/Discipline

Reviews the theories and practices of effective methods of guiding children’s behavior both individually and as a group.

 

 

 

ECE 129 Assessment in Early Childhood Education

Authentic assessment as the core for teaching and learning in the early childhood setting.

 

 

 

ECE 199 Early Childhood Education Internship

To provide on-the-job-training in early childhood education in an approved setting practicing the principles, skills, and techniques developed in previous courses.

 

ECE 215 Language Arts for the Young Child

Introduces students to content and teaching methodology in the area of language arts.

 

ECE 216 Art/Music Activities

Provides knowledge and application of practices that promote creative activities appropriate for the young child.

 

ECE 217 Science/Math Activities

Provides knowledge and application of practices that promote science and math activities appropriate for the young child.

 

 

 

ECE 218 Health, Nutrition & Safety for Young Child

Provides knowledge and application of practices about current concepts in the areas of health, safety, and nutritional needs and their relationship to the young child in a group setting.

 

 

 

ECE 219 Infants & Toddlers: Curriculum & Teaching

Provides knowledge in all facets of growth and development in the first three years of a child’s life.

 

ECE 221 Child Care Center Administration

An examination of current trends in organizing and administering a child care center.

 

ECE 222 Children’s Literature

Provides students with the realization that children’s literature is to provide enjoyment and entertainment as well educational value.