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School of Business, Education, Legal and Social Services Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention A.A.S. (ECI)

The Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention First Semester Credits Associate Degree program is accredited by the National ECE 110 Fundamentals of Early Association for the Education of Young Children Childhood Education 3 (NAEYC). ECE 120* Children’s Growth and Development The Early Learning Center Lab School is accredited by or ECE 125* Education and Care of Infants the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and Toddlers 3 (NAECP), a division of the National Association for EDU 105 Introduction to Special Education the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). or ECE 200 Young Children With Special Needs 3 Prepares graduates for careers in early childhood/child ENG 105 Research and Composition 3 care settings with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology 3 Graduates will be prepared in early intervention to 15 work with children aged birth-five years who are Second Semester developing typically as well as with young children with ECE 130* Integrating the Arts and Play developmental delays/disabilities. in Early Childhood 3 ECE 140* Observation and Recording Upon successful completion of this program, Techniques 3 graduates will be able to: ENG 106 Introduction to Literature 3 • know patterns of child growth and development and SED 205 Assistive Technology for Children theories of learning. with Exceptionalities 3 • use knowledge of family culture and different family Elective Mathematics/Science 3-5 structures to work in the collaborative relationships. 15–17 • plan, adapt, and implement curriculum experiences Third Semester based on developmentally appropriate practices. ECE 210* Integrating Curriculum for Early • plan, adapt, and implement a healthy and safe Childhood 3 environment that supports children’s growth and ECE 215* Language and Literacy 3 development. ECI 240 Strategies for Teaching Infants • know and use ethical professional behaviors and and Toddlers with Special Needs 3 regulations to advocate for children, families, and PSY 242 Child Development 3 colleagues. Elective Mathematics/Science 3-5 ECI 115 Family-centered Early Intervention Field Experience 1 16-18 Fourth Semester ECE 220+ Internship 6 EDU 210 Behavior Management and Guidance Practices 3 ECI 230 Principles of Family-Centered Early Intervention 3 Elective General Education 3 15 Credit Total 61

*Child Care Lab (30 hours per designated course)—Field Experience (40 hours)—field experiences and observations in urban, rural, and high poverty areas at a variety of inclusive child care centers, intermediate units, early intervention agency-based facilities, and other settings serving infants, toddlers, and preschool children with developmental delays/

disabilities. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State School of Business, Education, Legal and Social Services Police Criminal Record Check, physical exam, and TB screening test required for Child Care Lab courses. +Student Teaching (280 practicum hours) in a classroom setting with young children. All students must complete or test out of MAT 090 or MAT 100 since neither fulfills a Mathematics requirement. Recommendations: General Education: ASL 101; ENG 111; SPN 101. Mathematics/Science: BIO 101, 124; PHY 101; MAT 105, 118. Students interested in Teacher Certification should consult with an advisor and select their electives carefully in accordance with the general education and/or pre-professional requirements at the four-year college or university to which they intend to transfer. www.lccc.edu | 2018–2019 Catalog 71