EARLY CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

Program Description The Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science program is designed to prepare students as skilled and creative early childhood educators. The program curriculum is based upon the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The coursework combines theory and practical application in such areas as child growth and development, child guidance and curriculum development, professional growth, and facility directorship with emphasis on such issues as meeting the individual needs of the child, cultural diversity, and inclusion. The Associate in Applied Science Degree program includes two student teaching practicum courses totaling 300 hours in the field. Home care providers and other childcare professionals may utilize their sites for the program’s observation course component. All students are required to complete their 300 hours of student teaching at licensed sites approved by the Department. Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, graduates will be able to:  Express a firm knowledge base of concepts and  Use clear and effective communication skills (oral ideas that include curriculum development, and written) with children, parents, professional methodology, and assessment. peers and the community.

 Integrate effectively the knowledge of child  Demonstrate the ability to recognize and meet the development with the application of learning needs of diverse learners in the early earning theories, appropriate principles and best environment. practices.  Engage in professional development through  Create appropriate instructional plans to actively research, innovative and reflective writing practices engage young learners through problem solving, in the education field and as life-long skills. critical thinking and natural inquiry to meet each [Information Literacy] child’s level of development.  Demonstrate a true enthusiasm for learning, working with young children - birth through primary-age and teaching that encompasses advocating for children and the early childhood profession through service to others and professional collaboration.

Catalog AY 15-16

The sequencing of courses in this program begins in the fall semester. Students entering in the spring or summer will likely take longer than two years to complete the program.

Curriculum 64 Grade me First Year, Fall Semester (15 c

ECE 101 ECE: The

Learning ECE 108 & ECE 111 Child & ENG 101 College MAT 122 First Year, Spring Semester (18 c ECE 202 Language &

ECE 206 of Children

ECE 207 & Toddler ECE 170 and EDU 160 Technology in General Core Second Year, Fall Semester (15 c ECE 190 Guidance of Young

ECE 219 Preschool Primary Age ECE 255 SPE 101 Oral General Core Second Year, Spring Semester (16 c SCI 101 ECE 210 of Child Care ECE 265 Open General Core Articulation agreements exist between York County Community College and various colleges and universities. Please, contact Career and Transfer Services for information regarding these agreements.

DISCLAIMER While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the college reserves the right to make edits due to errors or omissions or changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree and program requirements addressed in this publication. The information provided is solely for the convenience of the reader, and the college disclaims any liability, which may otherwise be incurred. Catalog AY 15-16