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Early Childhood Education, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare qualified
students to become teachers of young children.
Curriculum
The Early Childhood Program curriculum focuses on the developmental needs
of young children from birth to five years of age, and emphasizes a practical
approach to supporting and enhancing growth and development. Course work
in theory and methods is enhanced by participation in the field experience
segment of the program.
The program is available to the student full- or part-time.
Early Childhood Education Requirements
ECE* 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3
Gen Ed MAT* 143: Math for Elementary School
Teachers I or
MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy 3
Gen Ed PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3
Gen Ed GEO* 111: World Regional Geography or
ANT* 105: Cross Cultural Issues 3
Subtotal: 15
ECE* 214 Observation, Assessment & Participant
Seminar 4
PSY* 203 Child Development 3
COM* 172 Interpersonal Communication 3
Choose two of the following: 6
ECE* 103 Creative Experiences/Children
ECE* 222 Methods and Teaching in Early Childhood
Education
ECE* 241 Methods/Tech Infants/Toddlers
Subtotal: 16
PSY* 163 Children with Disabilities 3
ECE* 231 Early Language and Literacy Development 3
ECE* 109 Science & Math for Children 3
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
Gen Ed Mode 5 3-4
Subtotal: 15-16
ECE* 224 Advanced Early Childhood Curriculum 3
Gen Ed Mode 3 3
Choose ‡ Any course 3
ECE* 295 Student Teaching Practicum 6
Subtotal: 15
Total Credits Required: 61-62
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Early Childhood Education degree program
requirements, graduates will
1. Identify, document, and assess elements that determine quality in early
childhood programs.
2. Design a learning environment and use teaching strategies that are
based upon child development theory.
3. Plan, implement, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate curriculum
that fosters children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual
development.
4. Examine program philosophy and goals, classroom design, teacher/
child interaction, planning and implementation of curriculum, observation
and assessment of the young child, and family involvement in a
variety of early childhood settings.
5. Demonstrate good early childhood practice in an early childhood
setting.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes
identified with the General Education Component.
‡ ECE* 206 strongly recommended.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Division of Social Science & Hospitality: 860-512-2753 or www.mcc.commnet.edu
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