Course requirements

• COL 101 - Orientation: The College Experience Credits: 3 
• ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 

Humanities (choose one)

• *ART 1030 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3 
• *ENGL 2010 - Introduction to Literature I: Fiction Credits: 3 
• ENGL 2110 - American Literature I Credits: 3 
• *ENGL 2410 - World Literature I Credits: 3 
• *MUS 1030 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3 
• *PHIL 201 - Introduction to World Religions Credits: 3 

Note: * Course containing at least one component of international content.

Math (choose one)

• MATH 1130 - College Algebra Credits: 3 
• MATH 1530 - College Statistics Credits: 3 
• MATH 1710 - Precalculus I Credits: 3 

Science (choose one)

• ASTR 1030 - Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 4 
• BIOL 1010 - Biology I Credits: 4 
• BIOL 1020 - Biology II Credits: 4 
• CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry I Credits: 4 
• PHYS 1030 - Physics Credits: 4 

Social Science (choose one)

• ECON 2010 - Economics I Credits: 3 
• ECON 2020 - Economics II Credits: 3 
• *GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3 
• PSYC 1030 - General Psychology Credits: 3 
• SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 
• *SOCI 1120 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3 

Note: * Course containing at least one component of international content.

Oral Communication

•  SPCH 1010 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Credits: 3 

Early Childhood Concentration (32 hours - all courses required)

• ECED 1310 - Introducation to Early Childhood Credits: 3  
• ECED 2310 - Safe Healthy Learning Environment Credits: 3  
• ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: 3  
• ECED 2320 - Infant Toddler Child Development Credits: 3  
• ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics & Community Involvement Credits: 3  
• ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children Credits: 3  
• ECED 2370 - Development Assessment Credits: 3  
• ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: 3  
• ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood Credits: 3  
• ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum Credits: 3 **
• ECED 2365 - Final Practicum Credits: 3 ***

Note: ** Delivered at Home College and should be completed within the first 12 hours of the program.
Note: *** Delivered at Home College.

Early Childhood Electives (3 hours - choose one)

• ECED 2330 - Infant & Toddler Care Credits: 3  
• ECED 2390 - Creative Development Credits: 3  
• ECED 2312 - Administration of Childhood Centers Credits: 3  
• *ENGL 2630 - Literature for Children Credits: 3  

Note: * Course containing at least one component of international content.

General Electives (3 hours)

Electives may be chosen from the list of freshman/sophomore courses offered during the semester. Check with your academic advisor to ensure that your course selection satisfies this requirement.

Total Hours in A.A.S. Degree: 60 Hours