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www.kish.edu • 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150 • 815-825-2086 • TTY: 815-825-9106 Kishwaukee College | 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150-9699 | 815-825-2086 Associate in Applied Science Curriculum Guide Curriculum No. 333 Early Childhood Education THE PROGRAM The Early Childhood Education program at Kishwaukee College provides a solid foundation for those drawn to this exciting and vital profession. As a student in Early Childhood Education, you will have several options: work in a child care center, preschool, or special program for children infant through 8 with a two-year (A.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science degree that also provides middle-management skills; transfer to a four-year college or university to continue your education in the field of child development or education. Students interested in transferring should discuss their plans with an academic advisor. This degree program prepares students for careers in the field of early childhood education. It is designed to provide the mid- management skills needed to work in child care centers, preschools, and special programs for children ages infant-8 years. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all required Early Childhood Education courses, including those chosen as electives used for the degree or certificate. Requires 63 credit hours. 259
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www.kish.edu • 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150 • 815-825-2086 • TTY: 815-825-9106Kishwaukee College | 21193 Malta Road • Malta, Illinois 60150-9699 | 815-825-2086
Associate in Applied ScienceCurriculum Guide
Curriculum No. 333
Early Childhood EducationTHE PROGRAMThe Early Childhood Education program at Kishwaukee College provides a solid foundation for those drawn to this exciting and vital profession. As a student in Early Childhood Education, you will have several options: work in a child care center, preschool, or special program for children infant through 8 with a two-year (A.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science degree that also provides middle-management skills; transfer to a four-year college or university to continue your education in the field of child development or education. Students interested in transferring should discuss their plans with an academic advisor.
This degree program prepares students for careers in the field of early childhood education. It is designed to provide the mid-management skills needed to work in child care centers, preschools, and special programs for children ages infant-8 years. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all required Early Childhood Education courses, including those chosen as electives used for the degree or certificate. Requires 63 credit hours.
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Curriculum GuideCurriculum No. 333
Associate in Applied Science
Early Childhood Education
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 1. Complete specific course and program requirements for A.A.S. degree as outlined in the Career/Occupational Programs section of the catalog. Each curriculum
identifies the specific course requirements needed to complete an A.A.S. degree.2. Meet the residency requirement: a minimum of 15 credit hours in 100/200 level Kishwaukee College course work, applicable to the degree, for each degree
earned.3. Fulfill the grade point average requirement of an overall 2.000 GPA in all required and elective course work applicable to the specific degree program
requirement.4. Resolve any incomplete grades in Kishwaukee College course work applicable to the degree. 5. Apply for graduation in the Student Services office or through KishSOS.
Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action PolicyIt is the policy of Kishwaukee College not to tolerate sexual harassment in any form nor to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. Kishwaukee College complies with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director of Human Resources at Kishwaukee College: 815-825-9370.
Accessibility AssistanceIndividuals needing accommodations to access the courses, programs, services, or activities publicized in this catalog should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room A1317, regarding course accommodations or the office of a college staff member sponsoring the program, service, or activity for which there is accessibility concern. Voice: 815-825-2931.
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ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
DEPARTMENTSandee Plescia, [email protected]
STUDENT SERVICESAdvising815-825-9375
FIRST YEARFall SemesterECE 111 The Developing Child (3)ECE 112 Guiding Young Children (3)ECE 220 Fostering Creative Expression in Young
Children(3)
ENG 103 Composition I ORENG 109 Intro to Technical Report Writing (3)MAT 101 Topics in Mathematics (3)Spring SemesterCOM 100 Oral Communication (3)ECE 110 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3)ECE 221 Language of the Young Child (3)ECE 223 Science/Math in Early Childhood Educ. (3)ECE 225 Techniques and Curriculum Planning (4)
SECOND YEARFall SemesterECE 161 Family and Community Relationships (3)ECE 222 Child Nutrition and Health (3)ECE 280 Early Childhood Education Practicum I (4)PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology (3)
Early Childhood Education Elective (3)Spring SemesterECE 272 Play and Motor Development (3)ECE 281 Early Childhood Education Practicum II (4)PE 162 First Aid and Emergency Response (3)
Early Childhood Education Elective (3)Science Elective (3)
ELECTIVESECE 210 The School-Age Child (3)ECE 211 Facility Organization and Supervision (3)ECE 231 Infant/Toddler Development (3)
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