Early Childhood Education
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Early Childhood Education students should always talk to a Home College ECE advisor before making a certificate or degree plan. However, we recommend the following sequence of courses.
Taking your ECE courses online will save you the drive to campus, but the work required to succeed is the same as if you were in a classroom, face to face with the instructor and other students. Read the course descriptions and requirements carefully before you enroll. Some courses may require more time than others, so be sure you allow yourself the time to succeed. We recommend you take only one or two online ECE courses per semester.
Taking the 100-level courses first will give you a good foundation for the core courses and electives. After that, focus on the Infant-Toddler, Core and Administration courses.
Before enrolling in your core courses, you should take a basic composition course like ENG 121English Composition I. Contact the CCCOnline Advisor to find out if you need to take a placement test prior to taking ENG 121.
Finally, enjoy your electives! You should have some great experiences in those courses and begin to really appreciate why you chose a career in Early Childhood Education.
Courses |
Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Professions You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. Introducción a la educación de la niñez temprana |
3 |
| ECE 102 Introduction to Early Childhood Professions Lab Techniques (Lab Course) You are required to do 60 hours of lab work with children between the ages of birth and 8. You also will need access to a video camera for this course. Introducción a las técnicas de laboratorio para la educación de la niñez temprana |
3 |
| ECE 103 Guidance Strategies for Children You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. |
3 |
| ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice Access to children between the ages of birth and 8 is required for observation and classwork. |
3 |
| ECE 112 Infant and Toddler Lab Techniques (Lab Course) You are required to do 60 hours of lab work with children between the ages of birth and 8 and you will need access to a video camera for this course. |
3 |
| ECE 205 Nutrition, Health and Safety You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. |
3 |
| ECE 220 Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques Recommended prerequisites for this course are: ECE 101, ECE 238 or PSY 238 and a basic English course. You also need regular access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. |
3 |
You also need to take one of the following two courses. Check with your Home College ECE Advisor to be sure you choose the right correct course for your certificate. Before you take these courses, we recommend you take an English composition class, such as ENG 121. |
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| ECE 238 Child Growth and Development w/Lab |
4 |
And/Or |
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| PSY 238 Child Development Regular access to children between the ages of birth to 12 for PSY 238 is required for observation and classwork. |
3 |
Course |
Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs You are required to have access to a licensed child care center for observation and classwork. |
3 |
| ECE 241 Administration of Human Relations for the Early Childhood Professions |
3 |
Course |
Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 125 Science/Math and the Young Child You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. |
3 |
| ECE 126 Art and the Young Child You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. *Note this is a 2-credit course. |
2 |
| ECE 127 Music/Movement for the Young Child You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. *Note this is a 1-credit course. |
1 |
| ECE 191 School Age Theory and Practice This course emphasize planning and implementing developmentally-appropriate environments, materials, and experiences in school-age programs, working with children ages 6 through 12. Students will learn expression and problem-solving skills in school-age children. |
3 |
| ECE 225 Language and Cognition for the Young Child You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. |
3 |
| ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. |
3 |
| ECE 260 Exceptional Child You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. |
3 |
| ECE 266 Multicultural Curriculum You will need access to children between the ages of birth and 8 for observation and class work. |
3 |