St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE
Social Science Dept. 810-989-5707
Early childhood professionals act as parent substitutes and are responsible for the care, safety, and personal conduct of the children in their charge. In addition to providing for children's health, safety, and basic needs, early childhood professionals foster learning in young children by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. They create a homelike atmosphere by offering support and counsel, and by providing for the physical necessities of the children in their care. Childcare settings include: home settings, preschool or nursery school center settings, Head Start, and public schools. Position titles and the amount of responsibility vary: nanny, childcare or nursery school worker/attendant, classroom or recreational aide, classroom assistant or preschool teacher, paraprofessional, owner, and/or director of a childcare facility.
Suggested Course Sequence
FIRST YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours
ECE 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
ENG 101 or 101H* English Composition I WR 3
CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications CL 4
or
OA 155 Word Processing on Microcomputers CL 4
PS 101* Introduction to Political Science GA GP 3
SPC 101* Speech Communication OC 3
Total credits this semester: 16
2nd Semester Semester Hours
ECE 200A Early Childhood Education Practicum 1
ECE 204 Health, Safety & Nutrition for Young Children 3
ENG 102 or 102H* English Composition II WR 3
or
MTH 104 Foundations of Math
or (for non-transfer students) MA 3
MTH 105* Foundations of Math I or higher MA CT 3
and
MTH 106* Foundation of Math II MA CT 3
or
MTH 110* Intermediate Algebra MA CT 4
PSY 180* Introduction to Psychology CT 4
Total credits this semester: 15-17
SECOND YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours
BIO 150* Natural History 4
or
GEO 101* Earth Science 4
ECE 205 Supportive Learning Environments for Young Children 3
HS 100 Programs and Services for Individuals, Children & Families 3
PSY 210* Child Psychology 3
or
PSY 220* Life Span Developmental Psychology 4
Electives (select from approved list) 3-4
Total credits this semester: 16-18
SECOND YEAR - 2nd Semester Semester Hours
ECE 206 Developmental Curriculum for Young Children 3
ECE 211 Creative Art for Young Children 3
ENG 252* Children's Literature CT 3
Electives (select from approved list) 6-9
Total credits this semester: 15-18
Range Total Credit Hours = 62-69
Range Total Contact Hours = 62-69
Minimum Hours = 62
Approved Electives: Semester Hours
BIO 150* Natural History 4
ECE 108 Caring for Infants and Toddlers 3
ECE 109 Working with School-Age Children 3
ECE 200B-D Early Childhood Education Practicum 1-3
ECE 207 Child Development Associate (CDA) Assessment Preparation 3
ED 101 Introduction to a Career in Teaching 3
GEO 101* Earth Science 4
GEO 102* Human Geography GA 3
HIS 149* History of the U.S., 1607 to 1876 4
HIS 150* History of the U.S., 1877 to Present 4
HIS 175 History of Michigan 3
PSC 101 Foundation of the Physical Sciences 4
PS 150* Multicultural Awareness & Intercultural Comm. GA 2
PSY 190* Introduction to Counseling & Empathy Techniques 3
PSY 200* Social Psychology (or SOC 200) 3
PSY 225* Adolescent and Adult Psychology
(requires PSY 210 and instructor permission) 2
PSY 240* The Psychology of Adjustment & Mental Health 3
SOC 101* Principles of Sociology GA 3
SOC 160* Marriage & Family 3
*Satisfies M.A.C.R.A.O. for transfer (M.A.C.R.A.O. includes 6 credits of English Composition, 8-9 credits of Math and Science, 8-9 credits of Social Science, and 8-9 credits of Humanities). Students planning to transfer to a four-year university need to follow a transfer program sheet for the respective college to which they wish to transfer. Plan to work closely with an advisor or the discipline coordinator if you are planning to transfer.
Students with Michigan Child Care Futures Basic Training Certificate through area 4C can earn articulated credit. See discipline coordinator for more information.
Students may acquire hours of formal child care training and education toward completion of the CDA Credential, the Michigan Department of Education Paraprofessional requirements, and childcare licensing requirements for Michigan.