Early Childhood Education-AAS
Program Overview
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Emphasis
Program Mission
The mission of the GBC early childhood program is to provide students with the skills
and knowledge needed to work effectively and professionally with young children, their
families, and their communities.
Successful completion of the early childhood education certificate and degrees is
designed to qualify students for such employment opportunities as paraprofessionals,
teachers, and/or directors in childcare centers, preschools, and home-based programs.
Student Learning Outcomes
Standard #1: Child Development and Learning in Context
Outcome: Students will identify and describe key developmental milestones and learning processes
in children from birth through age five, focusing on major developmental domains.
Standard #2: Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections
Outcome: Students will establish and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships
with families and community resources to support children’s development and learning.
Standard #3: Child Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
Outcome: Students will perform systematic observations and use appropriate documentation
techniques to assess children’s development and learning, guiding instructional decisions.
Standard #4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching
Practices
Outcome: Students will implement teaching practices that are developmentally, culturally,
and linguistically appropriate, tailored to the needs of young children from diverse
backgrounds.
Standard #5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the Early
Childhood Curriculum
Outcome: Students will design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
that integrate academic content areas, fostering holistic development in young children.
Standard #6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
Outcome: Students will demonstrate professional behavior, adhere to ethical guidelines, and
advocate for the well-being and rights of young children and their families.
General Education Requirements
Written Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
Evidence-Based Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes
MATH 389
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 116 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 116E | Technical Mathematics Expanded | 3-5 Credits |
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Science (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 102 | Physical Anthropology | 3 Credits |
| AST 101 | General Astronomy | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 100 | General Biology/Non Major | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 190 | Intro Cell/Molecular Biology | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 100 | Molecules/Life Modrn Wrld | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
| ENV 100 | Humans and the Environment | 3 Credits |
| GEOG 103 | Physical Geog Earth Environmnt | 3 Credits |
| GEOL 101 | Exploring Planet Earth | 3-4 Credits |
| NUTR 121 | Human Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 100 | Introductory Physics | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 151 | Gen Physics I | 4 Credits |
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions: HIST 101 and HIST 102 or PSC 101
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 102 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
| PSC 101 | Intro American Politics | 3 Credits |
Human Relations
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 208 | Psy of Human Relations | 3 Credits |
Humanities or Fine Arts (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 Credits |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 Credits |
| ART 107 | Design Fundmntls I (2-D) | 3 Credits |
| ART 160 | Art Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| ENG 203 | Intro to Literary Study | 3 Credits |
| ENG 205 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| ENG 223 | Themes of Literature | 3 Credits |
| FIS 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 Credits |
| FREN 111 | First Year French I | 3-4 Credits |
| FREN 112 | First Year French II | 3-4 Credits |
| HIST 208 | World History I | 3 Credits |
| HIST 209 | World History II | 3 Credits |
| HUM 101 | Intro to Humanities I | 3 Credits |
| HUM 210 | Communicating Diversity | 3 Credits |
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| MUS 121 | Music Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 101 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 135 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 111 | First Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 112 | First Yr Spanish II | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 211 | Second Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 121 | Stage Makeup | 3 Credits |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 Credits |
| WELD 200 | Metal Art | 3 Credits |
Technology
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 214 | Prep Teachers to Use Tech | 3 Credits |
Program Core Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 200 | The Exceptional Child | 3 Credits |
| ECE 204 | Principles Child Guidance | 3 Credits |
| ECE 250 | Intro Early Childhood Edu | 3 Credits |
| ECE 262 | Early Lang/Litrcy Develop | 3 Credits |
Program Emphasis Requirements
Infant/Toddler Requirement: (two courses required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 126 | Social/Emotional Development | 3 Credits |
| ECE 127 | Role of Play Infnt/Toddlr | 1-3 Credits |
| ECE 130 | Infancy | 3 Credits |
Emphasis requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 231 | Practicum:Early Child Lab | 6 Credits |
| ECE 210 | Assess of Young Children | 3 Credits |
| ECE 251 | Curriculm Early Child Edu | 3 Credits |
| HDFS 201 | Lifespan Human Developmnt | 3 Credits |
Intro to Families or Diversity: (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 202 | Introduction to Families | 3 Credits |
| HDFS 232 | Diversity in Children | 3 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE Infant/Toddler* | 3 |
| ECE 204 | 3 |
| ECE 250 | 3 |
| Written Communications* | 3-5 |
| Mathematics* | 3-6 |
| TOTAL | 15-20 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 262 | 3 |
| ECE 251 | 3 |
| ECE Infant/Toddler* | 3 |
| ENG 102 | 3 |
| American Constitutions* | 3-6 |
| TOTAL | 15-18 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 210 | 3 |
| ECE 200 | 3 |
| HDFS 202 or 232 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts* | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 231 | 6 |
| PSY 208 | 3 |
| Science* | 3 |
| EDU 214 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
*Choose with advisor