2022-2023 Early Childhood Education (AAECED)

Description

The program prepares students to transfer into an early childhood education program at a four-year college or university. The first two years of instruction in a bachelor's degree program in an early childhood education major is covered. The program includes the general education courses that prepare students for the state-mandated basic skills tests for teachers in the State of Michigan. Requirements vary by college, so students should obtain the current curriculum for the college to which they are transferring.

Articulation

Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .

Admissions Requirements

Academic Math Level of 3 is required to enroll in required math course. If remedial math course is needed, it is suggested student take during the first semester.

Continuing Eligibility

GPA of 2.0 or higher

Contact Information

Division
Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
Department
Public Services Careers Dept
Advisors
Julie N. (Niki) Lee
Beth A. Marshall

Course Requirements

First Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
ECD 101   Child Development 3
COM 101   Fundamentals of Speaking 3
ENG 111   Composition I 4
ENG 240   Children's Literature 3
GEO 101   World Regional Geography 3

Second Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
ECD 180   Working with Families in a Diverse Society 3
ECD 220   Development and Care of Infants and Toddlers 3
MTH 125 or   Everyday College Math
  Any Math Level 4 or higher course 4
Elective   Any MTA Natural Science 4

Third Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
ECD 200   Child Guidance and Classroom Management 3
ECD 210   Curriculum for Young Children 3
ENG 226   Composition II 3
ENG 242   Diverse Children's Literature 3
PSY 220   Human Development and Learning 4

Fourth Semester

Class Title Minimum Credits
ECD 230   Child Observation and Assessment 3
ECD 240   Education of the Young Child with Exceptionalities 3
ECD 280   The Developing Professional in Early Childhood Education 2
ECD 281   Practicum for the Developing ECE Professional 1
PHY 100   Physics for Elementary Teachers 4
Elective   Elective(s) to reach a minimum 60 credits* 1

Footnotes

*Additional suggested general education electives: COM 102, COM 225, MTH 148, MTH 149 or PLS 112