Early Childhood Education Associate in Science (CHILD-AS)
Completion of the program prepares students to teach in or to operate a child care center, preschool program, or a home child care center. Students will gain insight into working with children from birth through age 8. Course components focus on all aspects of early childhood including curriculum development, behavior management techniques, and forming partnerships with parents and the community.
Program completion creates the option for students to transfer to a higher degree program. The Early Childhood Education program meets the State of Florida education requirements related to owning, directing, operating, or working in a child care program.
Degree Requirements
Foundation Courses (21 hours)
| ENC 1101C | English Composition I^***+ | 3 cc |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (Category II)*** | 3 cc |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (Category III)** | 3 cc |
| Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective (Category IV) ** | 3 cc |
| General Elective (Category V)*** | 3 cc |
| CHD 1104 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3 cc |
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession^ | 3 cc |
Unless specific courses are listed, see general education page for course options in each category.
CHD 1104: FCCPC Certificate. This course includes field experience or service learning. See course description for more information.
EDF 1005: This course includes field experience or service learning. See course description for more information.
Intermediate Courses (24 hours)
| EDF 2085 | Introduction to Diversity for Educators^ | 3 cc |
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Technology for Educators~ | 3 cc |
| DEP 2001 | Child Development | 3 cc |
| HSC 2400 | First Aid and Injuries | 3 cc |
| SLS 1353 | Generations at Work | 3 cc |
| CHD 2620 | Home, School and Community Relations | 3 cc |
| CHD 2120 | Infants and Toddlers^ | 3 cc |
| Electives (See Suggested Electives) | 3 cc |
EME 2040 and DEP 2001: FCCPC Certificate
SLS 1353: Requires departmental approval
EDF 2085: includes field experience or service learning. See course description for more information.
Suggested Electives:
Advanced Courses (18 hours)
CHD 1800 and CHD 2440C: FCCPC Certificate. These courses include field experience or service learning. See course description for more information.
Total Credit Hours: 63