Early Childhood Education Diploma

For more information please see the Early Childhood Education Program Overview .

Purpose

The diploma in early childhood education provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and implement appropriate experiences for children from birth to age eight in various early childhood education occupations.

Note: First Aid and CPR are recommended in addition to course requirement

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

ECED 1050 - Expressive Arts 3 credit(s)
ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment & Guidance 3 credit(s)
ECED 1120 - Preschool Child Development 2 credit(s)
ECED 1150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credit(s)
ECED 1160 - Early Language & Literacy 3 credit(s)
ECED 1220 - Pre-Practicum 1 credit(s)
ECED 1260 - Safety/Health/Nutrition 3 credit(s)
OR
ECED 2070 - Family & Community Relationships 3 credit(s)
ECED 1630 - Preschool Practicum 1 credit(s)
Program Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s)
(Please choose from ECED Program Elective Courses )

Subtotal: 22

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
(Required: ENGL 1000 OR ENGL 1010 )
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Career and Life Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy, or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
(Recommended: PSYC 2890 , SOCI 2150 or SOCI 2160 )