The Early Childhood Education, Associate in Arts degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college to achieve a baccalaureate degree and certification in early childhood education. This program will provide the philosophical and historical foundation of early childhood education while introducing students to curriculum planning within the confines of New Jersey State Standards. The developmental focus of this program enables the student to understand the specific learning needs of children ages birth through eight years old.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| EED-112 | Inclusive Class Pedagogy & ECE Seminar | 3 |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MTH-105 | Mathematical Systems I-Structures 2 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| First Year / Second Semester | ||
| ENG-102 | English Composition II 3 | 3 |
| HIS-102 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| EED-115 | Child Development and Learning | 3 |
| BIO-106 | Living in the Environment or | |
| CHM-140 | Chemistry & Society 5 | 4 |
| MUS-120 | Music and the Child | 4 |
| 16 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year / First Semester | ||
| HIS-121 | United States History I or | |
| HIS-122 | United States History II | 3 |
| GEO-101 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| EDU-102 | Human Exceptionality | 3 |
| EED-205 | Creative Arts in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Language General Education Elective 4 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Second Year / Second Semester | ||
| EDU-101 | Historical Trends in American Education | 3 |
| ENG-271 | World Literature I 5 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Language General Education Elective 4 | 3 |
| EDU-105 | Educational Technology | 2 |
| SPE-102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| 14 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
2 Must test into College Level Math or complete all appropriate prerequisites
3 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Prerequisite: ENG-101
Program Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Outline the stages of child development within the learning process and discuss the role of prominent early childhood developmental theorists within this process.
- Discuss current and historical trends in early childhood education.
- Articulate both New Jersey State Standards for Early Childhood Education and NAEYC Standards for effective early learning environments.
- Design developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and lesson plans.
Transfer Opportunities
Students in this program transfer to many institutions including our premier partner:
Contact Person
Professor Lisa Zappetti, Coordinator
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4280
email: lzappetti@camdencc.edu
Additional information
| CIP Code | 13.1210 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | EED.AA |
