Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Development is a program in the School of Education (SOE) that prepares teaching assistants, Head Start teachers, preschool teachers, and other learning professionals to work in early care and education settings, including the public school system. The program prepares candidates to work with young children from birth to eight years. Unique features of the program include a foundation in content with coursework in child development, culturally responsive curriculum practices, and family engagement. Candidates engage in field experiences throughout their coursework to directly apply teaching and learning principles. In addition, candid
Courses
- ANTH A200 — Alaska Native Cultures 3 Credits
- COMM A235 — Small Group Communication 3 Credits
- COMM A241 — Public Speaking 3 Credits
- EDEC A105 — Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
- EDEC A106 — Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood 3 Credits
- EDEC A107 — Child Development and Learning 3 Credits
- EDEC A108 — Health, Nutrition and Wellness for Children Birth-12 3 Credits
- EDEC A190 — Selected Topics in Early Childhood 1-3 Credits
- EDEC A206 — Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Young Children 3 Credits
- EDEC A210 — Guiding Young Children 3 Credits
- EDEC A241 — Infant and Toddler Development 3 Credits
- EDEC A242 — Culturally Responsive Family Engagement 3 Credits
- EDEC A292 — Early Childhood Practicum Seminar 3 Credits
- EDEC A295 — Early Childhood Practicum 3 Credits
- EDEC A303 — Young Children in Inclusive Settings 3 Credits
- HIST A132 — History of the United States II 3 Credits
- MATH A121 — Applied College Algebra 3 Credits
- MATH A151 — College Algebra for Calculus 4 Credits
- PSY A111 — Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
- STAT A200 — Elementary Statistics 3 Credits