Early Childhood Education Technology AAS

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

All students should consult an advisor.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

• Describe the theories and principles of child development and learning and apply the theories and principles to his or her classroom teaching.
• Identify the issues, trends, and historical events in the field of early childhood education.
• Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way to positively influence children’s learning and development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of supporting and empowering families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships.
• Demonstrate understanding of content areas and apply developmentally appropriate approaches to enhance children’s learning and development.
• Create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments to promote children’s learning and development.
• Design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curricula to promote positive outcomes for all young children.
• Be reflective practitioners to reflect and use the most effective methods of guidance and teaching when working with children.
• Identify and conduct themselves as early childhood professionals who use ethical guidelines and National Association for the Education of Young Children standards related to early childhood practice and who are advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/experience and new learning.