Early Childhood Education (ECE) Major, A.S.

General Education for Associate Degree in Education: 20 Hours

Early Childhood Education: 45 Hours

Kentucky Childcare Commonwealth Credential receives credit for ECE 111  and the Child Development Associate (CDA) receives credit for ECE 111  and ECE 140 . A copy of credentials must be provided to Advisor and the Registrar’s Office.

Take each course listed below:

• ED 199 - Entry to Teacher Preparation Credits: 0
• ECE 111 - Educational Foundations of Early Childhood Credits: 3
• ECE 130 - Child Development I Credits: 3
• ECE 140 - Guidance of the Young Child Credits: 3
• ECE 216 - Introduction to Special Education in Early Credits: 3
• ECE 230 - Child Development II Credits: 3
• ECE 270 - Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
• ECE 280 - Approaches to Curriculum and Methods Credits: 3
• ECE 320 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children Credits: 3
• IEC 385 - Infant and Toddler Methodology Credits: 3
• SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
• PSY 111 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Choose three Elective Courses: 9 Hours

• IEC 360 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Credits: 3
• IEC 381 - Language and Literacy Methodology Credits: 3
• IEC 382 - Arts and Humanities Methodology Credits: 3
• IEC 383 - Math, Science, and Social Studies Methodology Credits: 3
• IEC 384 - Interactive and Assistive Technology Credits: 3
• IEC 475 - Organization and Administration of Credits: 3
• BA 313 - Small Business Management Credits: 3
• ED 371 - P-5 Children’s Literature Credits: 3

Total: 65 Hours