Early Childhood Education Pathway Career Ready—Non-Transfer Associate in Applied Science: A55220CR ● Diploma: D55220 Certificate-Preschool: C55860 ● Certificate-Infant Toddler Care: C55290 Certificate—Early Childhood School Age: C55220SA ● Certificate—Early Childhood Administration: C55850 Certificate—Early Childhood Social Emotional Development: C55220SE

STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE —Health & Public Service

REGIONAL PROJECTED GROWTH

6.3%

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive AVERAGE SALARY: learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. $24,648

Course work includes child growth and development, physical/nutritional Timeframe: 2019-2029 needs of children, care and guidance of children and communication skills Source: www.economicmodeling.com with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

As professional educators, we are committed to providing quality instruction that is evidence based and relates to current trends in the field. Throughout the entire Early Childhood program, learning opportunities and course assignments provide students with a strong foundation to work with children, families, and communities.

Students who earn an Associates of Applied Science in early Childhood Education will have opportunities to work in a variety of settings with young children and families. Students choosing the Career Ready track are not eligible to transfer to work toward a Bachelor’s degree. Students should work closely with their advisor to make sure they are in the track that matches their long-term goals. Talk with your advisor about the many Call for more information career opportunities in the Early Childhood field. about our programs:

Stanly Community College 141 College Drive Albemarle, NC 28001

102 Stanly Parkway Locust, NC 28097

704-991-0123 or visit us online at www.stanly.edu Early Childhood Education Pathway Career Ready—Non-Transfer Associate in Applied Science (Full-time and Part-time Sequences)

AAS Social AAS Infant/ Career Preschool Admin. Emotional School Age Part-time Course ID Course Name Credits Diploma Toddler Care Ready (Suggested Certificate Certificate Development Certificate Certificate Non-Transfer Sequence) Certificate ACA 122 College Student Success 1 X Term 1 EDU 119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 4 X X X X EDU 131 Child, Family, and Community 3 X X X X X Term 1 EDU 144 Child Development I 3 X X X Term 2 EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 X X X X ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 X Term 3 COM 231 Public Speaking 3 EDU 145 Child Development II 3 X X X X Term 4 ART 111 -OR- Art Appreciation -OR- 3 Term 2 MUS 110 Music Appreciation EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 X X X X X X Term 5 MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers & Twos 3 X X Term 6 PSY 150 General Psychology 3 X Term 3 EDU 151 Creative Activities 3 X Term 7 EDU 184 Early Childhood Introduction Practicum 2 X Term 8 EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities 3 X ENG 112 -OR- Writing/Research in the Discipline -OR- Term 4 3 X ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting EDU Elective 3 Term 9 EDU Elective 3 EDU 280 Language and Literacy Experiences 3 X

EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum 4 Term 5 EDU Elective 3 Term 10 EDU Elective 3 EDU Elective 3 EDU 162 Observation and Assessment in ECE 3 X Social, Emotional, and Behavior EDU 154 3 X Development EDU 261 Early Childhood Administration I 3 X

EDU 262 Early Childhood Administration II 3 X EDU 157 Active Play 3 X EDU 235 School Age Development and Programs 3 X

The Success Coach will assist with planning individual and part-time course sequences.

Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College. Website: http://www.sacscoc.org

NAEYC ACCREDITATION: Stanly Community College Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. https://www.naeyc.org

Stanly Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and employer. The College does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1992.