A.A.S. Early Childhood Education [2509]
Program Goal:
To be admitted to the Early Childhood Education Degree Program*, a student must have:
- A standard high school diploma
- Achieved a level of mathematics proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into MAT 1033 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at SCF;
- Achieved a level of English and reading proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into ENC 1101 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at SCF;
- Successfully completed Introduction to Early Childhood Education (EEC 1000) with a grade of "C" or better.
Program Manager: Dr. Kathryn Stuckey
941-752-5330 Bradenton
941-408-1300, ext. 65330 Venice
General Academic Courses**
Students may take these courses at any time during their program of study.
|
Course |
Description |
Semester Hours |
| ENC 1101 | Written Communication I |
3
|
| Mathematics+ | Choose from Area II, A.A.S. General Education Requirements | 3 |
| Humanities | Choose from Area IV, A.A.S. General Education Requirements |
3 |
| Behav. Sci. | Choose from Area III, A.A.S. Sciences General Education Requirements | 3 |
| EME 2040 | Intro. to Technology for Educators | 3 |
| HSC 2401 | Emergency First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| SLS 1101 | Life Skills for College Success | 3 |
| Total |
21
|
Program Core Courses**
Please consult the course description section of the catalog for any prerequisites.
|
Course |
Description |
Semester Hours |
| EEC 1000 | Intro to Early Childhood Education |
3
|
| EEC 1601 | Observing & Recording Children's Behavior | 3 |
| EDF 1030 | Effective Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDF 2085 | Intro to Diversity for Educators & Field Experience | 3 |
| EEC 2401 | Family Interactions and Cultural Continuity | 3 |
| EEX 2010 | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EEC 1001 | Early Childhood Growth and Development | 3 |
| Elective | Choose from EDF, EDG, EEC program courses | 3 |
| EEC 1319 | Portfolio Development & Performance Observations | 3 |
| EDG 2949 | Internship in Education | 3 |
| Total |
30
|
Plus One Specialization Area**
12 credits must be completed from courses within one specialization area.
|
Description |
Course |
Semester Hours |
| Preschool Teacher |
EEC 1312 |
12
|
| Family Child Care | EEC 1312 EEC 2217 EEC 2527 or EEC 2523 or EEC 2202 EEC 2002 |
12 |
| Child Dev. Ctr. Management | EEC 2202 EEC 2520 EEC 2527 EEC 2002 |
12 |
* A related certificate also is offered. See
certificate listing.
** A grade of "C" or better must be attained for each course
taken for this degree.
+ Students may elect to earn an SCF A.S. degree if they
complete a Gordon Rule math course in place of the A.A.S.
degree program's minimum math requirement.
Articulated credit from a technical institute/secondary school may be applicable. Contact the SCF director of career and technical education for more information.
Students enrolling in this degree program are eligible for the A.S./A.A.S. Guarantee Program and may obtain eligibility and application information from the program manager or career resource center.
Students who want the Florida Child Care Professional Certificate must complete EEC 1000, 1001, 1601 and EDG 1319 and register with SCF's corporate and cummunity development at 941-363-7203.
Students who want the National CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential must complete EEC 1000, 1001, 1601 and 1319 and apply to the National Council for Early Childhood Recognition to complete the credentialing process. The Council's number is 1-800-424-4310.
Students who need to meet the Department of Children and Families requirement for the Foundation Level Director Credential must complete EEC 2002. The courses that meet the DCF Advanced Level Director Credential requirement are EEC 2202, 2527 and 2520.
