Program Description
The FSHD Department offers an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education as well an AA/AS. The AAS requires fewer GE classes. All classes for this degree are offered online except for a required science class. Experience both academic theory and hands-on application through a series of classes, lab experiences and practicum to develop an understanding of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children and acquire skill in planning and implementing programs that promote development. The program prepares you to work in a variety of early childhood education settings including child care centers, nursery schools, Head Start programs, school-age child care programs, and family day care homes. The Early Childhood Education AAS/AS/AA degree prepares students for employment as teachers in childhood programs and para-professionals in public school preschools. This degree can also prepare you to move into an Elementary Education Bachelors Degree.
Program Curriculum
63 credits
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing (EN) | 3 |
| or ENGL 1010D | Introduction to Writing (EN) |
| ENGL 2010 | Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN) | 3 |
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| MATH 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (MA) | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (MA) |
| or MATH 1050 | College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA) |
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| FSHD 1020 | Sci Foundations of Nutrition (LS) | 3 |
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| FSHD 1500 | Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC) | 3 |
| or PSY 1100 | Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) |
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EDUC 2010 | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 2400 | Foundations Multicultural/ESL (SS, GC, ALCI) | 3 |
| FSHD 2120 | Infant and Child Nutrition | 3 |
| FSHD 2180 | Partnering With Parents | 2 |
| FSHD 2500 | Child Devel - Birth to Eight | 3 |
| FSHD 2600 | Intro to Early Childhood Educ | 3 |
| FSHD 2610 | Child Guidance Based on Developmental Theory | 3 |
| FSHD 2620 | Designing Integrated Curriculum with Play | 3 |
| FSHD 2630 | Literacy and Literature for Early Childhood | 3 |
| FSHD 2880 | Practicum Early Childhood Educ | 3 |
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| FSHD 2400 | Family Relationships (SS, GC) | 3 |
| BUS 1010 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| XSCI 1543 | First Aid / Resp Emergencies | 3 |
| EDUC 1010 | Foundations/Intro to Education | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 63 college-level credits (1000 and above)
- Complete at least 20 semester hours of credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- All Core Discipline Required Courses must be completed with a C- or higher.
AAS Early Childhood Education Program Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze and discuss child development theories.
- Develop and implement strategies for building school, family, and community relationships.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of assessments (formal and informal) and evaluate data relative to developmental needs of children.
- Create and teach developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum.
- Model moral and ethical practices within the early childhood profession.