Associate in Science - Early Childhood Education

The Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of early childhood education and prepares students to seek employment in a childcare center, preschool program, or a home child care center. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

The Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education includes Technical Certificates in:

Child Care Center Management

Early Childhood Development

Early Childhood Inclusion Specialist

Preschool Specialization

Infant/Toddler Specialization

 

Program Contact:

Scott Schackmann

Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences

(850) 484-1118

sschackmann@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Term 1 (15 cc)

DEP 2001Child Development

3 cc

EEC 1100Introduction to Early Childhood

3 cc

EEC 1601Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

3 cc

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc

Mathematics (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

EEC 1100 and DEP 2001 require field experience or service learning. Check course descriptions for more information. 

See general education course list for general education course options.

Term 2 (15 cc)

EEC 1312Creative Experiences for Young Children

3 cc

EEC 2500Infant and Toddler Development

3 cc

EEC 2521Childcare Management

3 cc

EEC 2940CEarly Childhood Practicum

3 cc

See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

Completing DEP 2001EEC 1100, EEC 2521, and EEC 2940C fulfills the 120-hour curriculum requirement for FCCPC/CDA credential. 

Completing DEP 2001, EEC 1100, EEC 2500, and EEC 2940C fulfills the Infant/Toddler Specialization CCC.

Completing DEP 2001, EEC 1100, EEC 1312, and EEC 1601 fulfills the Early Childhood Teacher CCC.

EEC 2521 and EEC 2940C require field experience or service learning. Check course descriptions for more information.

See general education course list for general education course options.

 

Term 3 (15 cc)

EDF 1005Introduction to the Teaching Profession

3 cc

EEC 2401Home and Community

3 cc

EEX 1600Behavior Management

3 cc

EEX 2010Introduction to Exceptional Children

3 cc

See Choices Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

Completing DEP 2001EEC 1100, EEC 1312, and EEC 1601 fulfills the Childcare Center Management CCC. 

Completing DEP 2001, EEC 1601, EEX 1600, and EEX 2010 fulfills the Early Childhood Inclusion Specialist CCC.

EDF 1005 require field experience or service learning. Check course descriptions for more information.

See general education course list for general education course options.

 

Term 4 (15 cc)

EEC 2734Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children

3 cc

EDF 2085Introduction to Diversity for Educators

3 cc

EME 2040Introduction to Technology for Educators

3 cc

Elective

3 cc

See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

Completing DEP 2001EEC 1100, EEC 1312, and EEC 1601, EEC 2401, EEC 2500, EEC 2521, EEC 2940C, EEX 1600, EEX 2010 and 2 of the following approved electives (EEC 2734, EDF 1005, EDF 2085, or EME 2040) fulfills the Early Childhood Development CCC. 

EDF 2085 require field experience or service learning. Check course descriptions for more information.

See general education course list for general education course options.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Some courses require field experience or service learning. Check course descriptions for more information.

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