Early Childhood Education Associate in Science (CHILD-AS)
Early Childhood Education is concerned with the education, guidance and daily care of young children. Early Childhood professionals plan and implement activities that stimulate children's intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. 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.
Two courses (EDF1005 and EDG2085) require service learning in a public school setting. Background checks may be required. Although a school district may provide an appeals process to persons receiving a disapproval to enter K-12 classrooms as a result of the background check, students should be aware of the Florida statutes 435.04. Pursuant to Chapter 1012, Fla. Stat., any individual who has been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contender or guilty to, any offense enumerated in §435.04, Fla. Stat., shall be ineligible for appointment to any instructional, non- instructional or voluntary position in any daycare, school or other educational facility providing care or instruction to children 17 years of age or younger. To view 435.04, Florida Statutes, go to www.flsenate.gov/statutes.
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education includes the following college credit certificates.
Early Childhood Teacher (Preschool)
Early Childhood Intervention (Child Development and Early Intervention)
Infant/Toddler Specialization
Students in this program are encouraged to apply to graduate with each certificate as the requirements are satisfied.
Additionally, Pensacola State College provides preparation for students to apply for the following certification.
Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)
We strongly encourage you to contact the History, Languages, and Social Sciences Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Department Head
Susan Morgan, (850) 484-2137
smorgan@pensacolastate.edu
Program Contact
Betty Persons, (850) 484-2534
bpersons@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Semester 1 (15 cc)
| ENC 1101C | English Composition I | 3 cc |
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| | Choose one of the following Mathematics General Education Courses: | |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| MGF 1106 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I | 3 cc |
| MGF 1107 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts II | 3 cc |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 cc |
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| EEC 1100 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3 cc |
| DEP 2001 | Child Development | 3 cc |
| EEC 1601 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 cc |
Semester 2 (15 cc)
Semester 3 (15 cc)
| See Choices | Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 cc |
| EEX 1600 | Behavior Management | 3 cc |
| EEC 2401 | Home and Community | 3 cc |
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| HSC 2400 | First Aid and Injuries | 3 cc |
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| | Electives | 3 cc |
Semester 4 (18 cc)
| See Choices | Social Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| EDF 2085 | Introduction to Diversity for Educators | 3 cc |
| EEC 2500 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 cc |
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Technology for Educators | 3 cc |
| EEX 2010 | Introduction to Exceptional Children | 3 cc |
| | Electives | 3 cc |
Total Credit Hours: 63
If student has a current CPR/First Aid card, an elective may be chosen.
Some courses require field experience or service learning. Check course descriptions for more information.