Early Childhood Education (A.S.)
The Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education has been designed to develop the skills needed to guide children in their early education, and it prepares students for a smooth transition to the Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education.
With completion of this degree, graduates are qualified as a New Hampshire Early Childhood Teacher Credential Level 5 in the NH Early Childhood Professional Development System.
Students will:
- Attain proficiency in basic concepts, theories, writing and methods in early childhood education.
- Evaluate ethical principles of early childhood education.
- Prepare for seamless transition to the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program.
| Early Course Group |
Taken early in the degree program. |
| CRIT 500 |
Critical Thinking |
4 cr |
| CMPL 511 |
Software Tools |
4 cr |
| EDU 550 |
Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
4 cr |
| ENG 500 |
Writing Process |
4 cr |
| MATH 502 |
College Math |
4 cr |
| PSY 508 |
Child Development |
4 cr |
| Middle Course Group |
Taken in the middle of the degree program. |
| EDU 551 |
Learning and Early Childhood Environments |
4 cr |
| EDU 553 |
Early Childhood Education |
4 cr |
| EDU 555 |
Language and Literacy Development |
4 cr |
| EDU 600 |
Math and Science in Early Childhood Education |
4 cr |
| Upper Course Group |
Taken near the end of the degree program. |
| Concentration Electives |
Choose 1: EDU 505, 510, 512, 604, 605, 610, 619, ENG 505, PSY 509,
PSY 510, PSY 521, PSY 606, SOC 607, SOSC 604, SOSC 605. |
4 cr |
| Anytime Courses |
Choose courses of interest in these areas at any time to fill openings in your degree program. |
| Arts and Culture Requirement, or |
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| Literature and Ideas Requirement |
4 cr |
| History and Politics Requirement, or |
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| Social Science Requirement |
4 cr |
| Science Requirement (1 Course) |
4 cr |
| General Electives |
Choose additional courses to reach required total of 64 credits. |
| Total |
64 cr (minimum) |
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*Important Note: Transfer credits, Exams, Prior Learning Credit, and grades earned will impact the above.
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