Early Childhood Care and Education - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - ECE)
The Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for those seeking to comply with industry regulations in child care and for those wishing to transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. Completion of this degree does not guarantee state licensure or certification. Students must obtain licensure through appropriate licensing agencies.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and analyze children's language growth and communication skills, and family and social input in relation to the spoken language from birth to age five.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, analyze, and articulate the growth and development from conception to middle childhood, including socialization, health, mental health, safety, and nutrition.
- Explain the role of cultural and community diversity in the education of young children.
- Select, plan, and present developmentally appropriate practices and create teaching activities that enhance children’s optimum growth to age eight.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, analyze, and articulate child development and preschool program management principles and classroom management techniques.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics/Laboratory Sciences 3-4 credits
BUS 104 | Business Math![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
| OR | |
MAT 142 | College Mathematics![SUN course](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/sun_icon.png) ![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
Select two of the following liberal arts courses:
Technology Literacy 3 credits
CIS 116 | Computer Essentials![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
| OR | |
CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems![SUN course](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/sun_icon.png) ![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 33 CREDITS
ECE 150 | Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ECE 152 | Observation, Behavior, and Guidance![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ECE 155 | Children's Language Development![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ECE 158 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ECE 160 | Early Childhood Growth and Development![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ECE 161 | Understanding Families, Community, and Diversity![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ECE 170 | Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ECE 172 | Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood Education![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ECE 173 | Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
EDU 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDU 230 | Classroom Relationships![This course may be offered online](/Institutions/Cochise-College/images/mouse.png) | 3 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
Recommended electives include, but are not limited to, the following: ECE 174, SOC 160, COM 204, PSY 240, EDU 222, and EDU 226. Students should consult an advisor for course selection.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS