Early Childhood Education [2009 / 2509] †

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Associate in Science Degree

(63 Credit Hours)

Program Director

Dr. Kathryn Stuckey
941-363-7265 Lakewood Ranch
941-408-1300, ext. 67265 Venice
stuckek@scf.edu

Program Goal

To prepare students for immediate employment as child development center teachers or managers, early intervention associates, child development curriculum coordinators, infant/toddler teachers or preschool teachers. This program prepares the student to assume primary responsibility for long-range planning for the care, education and guidance of young children. Supplementary training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations also is provided. This program transfers to the University of South Florida Bachelor of Science in Applied Science Program with concentration in early childhood development.

Program Entrance Requirements

To be admitted into 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 MAC 1105 + or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (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; and
Successfully completed Introduction to Early Childhood Education (EEC 1000 ) with a grade of “C” or better.

General Academic Courses**

Students may take these courses at any time during their program of study.

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics - Choose from Area II , A.S. (3 Credit Hours) ⁺
Behav. Sci. - Choose from Area III , A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities - Choose from Area IV A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
EME 2040 - Introduction to Technology for Educators (3 Credit Hours)
(Area V, A.S.)
HSC 2401 - Emergency First Aid and CPR (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 18

Program Core Courses**

Please consult the course description section of the Catalog for any prerequisites.

EEC 1000 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 1601 - Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
EDF 1030 - Effective Classroom Management (3 Credit Hours)
EDF 2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators + Field Experience (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2401 - Family Interaction and Cultural Continuity (3 Credit Hours)
EEX 2010 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 1001 - Early Childhood Growth and Development (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - Choose from EDF, EDG, EEC program courses (6 Credit Hours)
EEC 1319 - Portfolio Development and Performance Observation (3 Credit Hours)
EDG 2949 - Final Internship in Education (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 33

Plus One Specialization Area

12 credits must be completed from courses within one specialization area.

Preschool Teacher

EEC 1312 - Introduction to Creative Experiences for Young Children (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2217 - Introduction to Language and Emergent Literacy (3 Credit Hours)
EDF 1005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession + Field Experience (3 Credit Hours) OR
EEC 2226 - Introduction to Principles of Mathematics and Science for Young Children (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2002 - Early Child Care Center Management (3 Credit Hours)

12 Credit Hours

Family Child Care

EEC 1312 - Introduction to Creative Experiences for Young Children (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2217 - Introduction to Language and Emergent Literacy (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2527 - Legal Issues and Financial Issues in Child Care (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2520 - Early Childhood Education Organizational Leadership Management (3 Credit Hours) OR
EEC 2202 - Child Care and Education Programming (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2002 - Early Child Care Center Management (3 Credit Hours)

12 Credit Hours

Child Development Center Management

EEC 2202 - Child Care and Education Programming (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2520 - Early Childhood Education Organizational Leadership Management (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2527 - Legal Issues and Financial Issues in Child Care (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2002 - Early Child Care Center Management (3 Credit Hours)

12 Credit Hours

After School Teachers & Paraeducators

EEC 1004 - Introduction to School Age Child Care (3 Credit Hours)
EDF 1001 - After School Teachers and Paraeducators in Special and General Education Classrooms (3 Credit Hours)
EDE 2221 - Integrating Art, Music and Health Education Across the Curriculum (3 Credit Hours)
EEC 2226 - Introduction to Principles of Mathematics and Science for Young Children (3 Credit Hours)

12 Credit Hours

Note(s):

Students who want the Florida Child Care Professional Certificate must complete EEC 1000 ,

EEC 1319

, EEC 1001 and EEC 1601 and register with SCF’s corporate and community development at 941-363-7203.

Students who want the National CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential must complete EEC 1000 , EEC 1001 , EEC 1601 and EEC 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 , EEC 2527 and EEC 2520 .

** A grade of “C” or better must be attained for each course taken for this degree.

+ Students may elect to earn an SCF A.A.S. degree if they complete MAT 1033 in place of the A.S. degree program’s minimum mathematics requirement [2509]. Note: The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree currently is being reviewed at the state level with the probability that it will no longer be available effective Fall 2013.

Articulated credit from a technical institute/secondary school may be applicable. Contact the SCF director of career and technical education for more information.

* A related certificate also is offered. See certificate listing .