Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
A.A.S. Certification
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What is Early Childhood Education?
WHAT is an A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education? An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited two-year-degree program that guides students who plan to work with children ages birth to third grade, in or out of the classroom, and their families. This degree articulates with area colleges and universities for students that desire to seek a bachelor’s degree or higher.
WHAT is an Early Childhood Technical Certificate? The Early Childhood Technical Certificate is embedded in the two-year degree and enables the student to obtain developmentally appropriate educational coursework that prepares them to work successfully with young children.Program Assessment Data
The A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education at Cleveland State Community College is
accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education
Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1313 L
Street, NW, #500, Washington, DC 20005. (202) 232-8777. The accreditation runs from
March 2015 through 2022.
What will I learn?
The Early Childhood Education Program supports the professional development of the student through a comprehensive curriculum offering the student both the theoretical and practical experiences concerning young children and families.
Program Learning Outcome #1: Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, students using their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, and the multiple influences on developmental learning will be able to create appropriate learning environments for children birth through age 8.
Program Learning Outcome #2: Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, students will be able to develop strategies that promote appropriate partnerships between students, teachers, families, and their diverse communities.
Program Learning Outcome #3: Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, students will be able to create appropriate goals, curriculum, teaching strategies, and assessment plans based on observable student learning outcomes.
Program Learning Outcome #4: Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, students will be able to choose developmentally effective approaches/strategies to connect with young children.
Program Learning Outcome #5: Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, students will be able to use content knowledge to create, implement, and evaluate a challenging curriculum that is developmentally appropriate to young children’s characteristics and needs.
Program Learning Outcome #6: Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, students will be able to conduct themselves as early childhood professionals.
Accreditation
What are my options to pay for this degree?
- Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
- A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Program Schedule
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Fall Semester |
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| GEN 1010 |
First Year Seminar |
3 |
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ECED 1310 |
Introduction to Early Childhood |
3 |
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ECED 2310 |
Safe/Healthy Environments |
3 |
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ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
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ECED 2335 |
Initial Practicum |
3 |
Fall Semester Milestones
- Complete any learning support coursework that is required.
- FINANCIAL AID ALERT - If you receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation could be near. Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the academic year. Please see your success coach or enrollment specialist to make sure you are in good standing or if you have any questions.
- ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!
- A grade of C or higher is required in all ECED courses.
- Successful completion of ECED 1310, ECED 2310, and ECED 2335 required for progression to ECED 2365 and ECED 2370.
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Spring Semester |
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ECED 2315 |
Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
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ECED 2340 |
Family Dynamics |
3 |
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MATH 1130, MATH 1410 or MATH 1530 |
College Algebra, Number Concepts for Teachers or Intro to Statistics |
3 |
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ECED 2320 |
Infant/Toddler Child Development |
3 |
| COMM 2025 | Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
Spring Semester Milestones
Check with the Math Department to see if MATH 1000 Math Essentials is required before taking MATH 1130 College Algebra or MATH 1410 Math for Elementary School Teachers. MATH 1510 Intro to Statistics does not require MATH 1000 as a prerequisite.
- Successful completion of learning support required or two years of high school algebra for MATH 1130, MATH 1530, or MATH 1410.
- A grade of C or better is required in all ECED courses.
FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Now is the time to begin thinking about financial aid for next semester. Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the upcoming academic year. Please contact your success coach or academic advisor if you have any questions.
ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Summer and Fall registration. Remember, advising is key to success! If you are planning to transfer to a four-year university, make an appointment with your academic advisor soon. They can assist you with making the right course selections, as well as help you begin the transfer process.
Cooperative Education (Work-Based Learning) and Service-Learning are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These High Impact Practices are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes. Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu or service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information.
Successful completion of ECED 2315, ECED 2320, and ECED 2340 is required for progression to ECED 2365 and ECED 2370.
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Fall Semester |
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ECED 2360 |
Exceptional Child |
3 |
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ECED 2385 |
Early Childhood Math/Science |
3 |
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ASTR 1020 or BIOL 1010 |
Stars + Galaxies Astronomy or Introduction to Biology |
4 |
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ART 2000 or MUS 1030 |
Art History Survey I or Introduction to Music |
3 |
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ENGL 2510 or EDU 1100 |
Children's Literature or Technology for Teachers |
3 |
- Fall Semester Milestones
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- A grade of C or better is required in all ECED courses.
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- FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Check your Cleveland State email daily for important dates, deadlines and announcements regarding your financial aid. Please check with Financial Aid if you have any questions.
ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your academic advisor to discuss Spring registration. Your advisor can assist you in course selection, as well as checking requirements for transfer and/or graduation.
Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible to earn a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award when you graduate. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.
- Upon completion of English and Math courses, students that plan to transfer for their bachelor degree should apply and take the Praxis Academic Core Exam. Students that have an ACT score of 21 or higher are exempt from the Praxis Academic Core Exam.
- Successful completion of ECED 2385 and ECED 2360 recommended for progression to ECED 2365 and ECED 2370.
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Spring Semester |
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ECED 2380 |
Language and Literacy |
3 |
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ECED 2370 |
Developmental Assessment |
3 |
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ECED 2365 |
Final Practicum |
3 |
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ECED 2390 or EDU 2000 |
Creative Development or Introduction to the Teaching Profession |
3 |
| PSYC 1030 | Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
Spring Semester Milestones
- Complete Early Childhood Exit Exam in ECED 2365 Final Practicum.
- A grade of C or better is required for all ECED courses.
- GRADUATION - Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form. This can be found under the Graduation Tab within the Registration Tools and Forms on Cougarnet. You will need to schedule to take your exit exam and/or program test at mycs.cc/testing. These will be taken in the Testing Center.
- Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible to earn a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award when you graduate. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.
CONGRATULATIONS! After you complete this semester's courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State graduate!
