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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONC. General education requirements:...................... 22Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degreeMajor Code: AAS.ECEContact: Business and Liberal Arts Division (928) 344-7689Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate (1)basic knowledge in early childhood education that willprepare them to obtain an entry-level position within thefield and (2) competency in communication, critical thinking,quantitative analysis, and technological applications.Program Description: This program is for studentscontemplating careers in early childhood education andfor individuals employed in daycare, Head Starts, atrisk preschools, or other early childhood environments.Student must obtain TB test, a background and fingerprintcheck before entering any field placement.A. Required major courses:.................................. 42ECE 165 Health, Safety, and Nutritionfor the Young Child......................................................3or the following three courses:ECE 101 Providing a Healthy Environment forChildren in an Early Childhood Program....................... 1ECE 103 Ensuring a Safe Environment forChildren in an Early Childhood Program....................... 1ECE 111 Nutrition...................................................... 1ECE 166 Early Childhood Field Experience 1................ 1ECE 200 Early Childhood Education............................3ECE 205 Home, School and Community Relations.......3ECE 206 Early Childhood Field Experience 2................ 1ECE 208 Guiding Children’s Behavior..........................3ECE 210 Activities of Early Childhood Education..........3ECE 211 Early Childhood Field Experience 3................ 1ECE 243 Early Childhood Development......................3ECE 245 Early Childhood Special Education................3ECE 260 Techniques for Observing/Assessing Children.. 3ECE 265 Children’s Literature......................................3ECE 270 Early Childhood Internship............................4Electives (ECE 202 and ECE 246 recommended).........8B. Other departmental requirements:..................... 0English Composition (ENG 100, 101,100X, or 102)..............................................................3English Composition (ENG 101 or 102)..................3Mathematics (MAT 105 Mathematics for theApplied Sciences or approved higher level math)..............3Arts and Humanities................................................3Social and Behavioral Sciences (ECE 240 Childand Growth Development)........................................3Physical and Biological Sciences..........................4Options (SPC 110 Intro to Speech Communications)...3D. General Electives:.................................................. 0Total credits required for degree:.......................... 64EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONCertificateMajor Code: CERT.ECEContact: Business and Liberal Arts Division (928) 344-7689Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate basicknowledge in early childhood education that will preparethem to obtain an entry-level position within the field.Program Description: For students who wish to havebasic knowledge in early childhood education. The certificatecan work with an existing degree in another areaof education.A. Required major courses:.................................. 22ECE 165 Health, Safety, and Nutritionfor the Young Child......................................................3ECE 170 Early Childhood Education............................3ECE 175 Home, School, and Community Relations.......3ECE 210 Activities of Early Childhood Education..........3ECE 211 Early Childhood Field Experience................... 1ECE 240 Child Growth and Development....................3ECE 245 Early Childhood Special Education................3FCS 180 Guiding Children’s Behavior..........................3Degrees & CertificatesTotal credits required for certificate:..................... 22AWC 2009–2010 C atalog91