Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science
General Program Information: 410 287-1000
Specific Program Information: humanbehavior@cecilcc.edu
This program is designed for students interested in providing childcare services and emphasizes the study of child development, early childhood curriculum/strategies and administrative responsibilities. In addition, the program requires field-based experiences in an early childhood learning environment. Students must meet any additional state requirements regarding age and experience for employment. Students will have the preparation necessary to continue their studies at a four-year institution.
General Education courses are listed on page
| General Education Requirements | ||
| BIO/PSC |
Biology or Physical Science Elective with Lab |
4 Credits |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Concepts | 3 Credits |
| EGL 101 | Freshman Composition | 3 Credits |
| EGL 102 | Composition and Literature | 3 Credits |
| MAT 127 | Introduction to Statistics I | 4 Credits |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Program & Institutional Requirements | ||
| ART 195 | Integrated Arts | 3 Credits |
| EDU 131 | Principles of Early Childhood I | 3 Credits |
| EDU 132 | Principles of Early Childhood II | 3 Credits |
| EDU 150 | Classroom Management | 3 Credits |
| EDU 160 | Children’s Literature | 3 Credits |
| EDU 200 | Introduction to Childcare Administration | 3 Credits |
| EDU 202 | Field Experience I | 1 Credits |
| EDU 203 | Field Experience II | 1 Credits |
| GEO 101 | Physical Geography | 3 Credits |
| HEA 130 | Healthful Living | 3 Credits |
| MAT 133 | Concepts in Mathematics I | 4 Credits |
| MAT 134 | Concepts in Mathematics II | 4 Credits |
| PED | Physical Education Activity Electives | 2 Credits |
| PSY 203 | Child Growth and Development | 3 Credits |
| PSY 207 | Educational Psychology | 3 Credits |
| SPH 121 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 Credits |