Early Childhood Education
Do you enjoy watching children as they investigate the
world around them? Can you answer countless questions? Do you find humor in the
unique way children view the world? Can you laugh with them? Do you have the
patience and tenderness to care for our tiniest citizens? If so, a career in
Early Childhood Education may be just the place for you! The Early Childhood
Education curriculum is designed for students who plan to work with children
from birth through age eight years using developmentally appropriate practices.
This curriculum provides the student with skills in areas documented by Virginia
Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals. Graduates will be prepared for
employment in child care centers, preschools, or recreation programs. Students
who intend to transfer to four year colleges must see the program coordinator
for additional information.
For more information consult the College Catalog.
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First Semester
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| SDV 100 |
College Success Skills |
1 |
| ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
| CHD 120 |
Intro to Early Childhood
Education |
3 |
| CST 100 |
Principles of Public
Speaking |
3 |
| CHD 145 |
Methods in Art, Music and
Movement |
3 |
| CHD 165 |
Observation and
Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings |
3 |
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Second Semester |
| ENG 112 |
College Composition II |
3 |
| ENG 150 |
Children's Literature or
HUM/FA elective |
3 |
| CHD 118 |
Language Arts for Young
Children |
3 |
| CHD 166 |
Infant and Toddler Programs |
3 |
| PSY 235 |
Child Psychology |
3 |
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Third Semester |
| CHD 146 |
Math, Science and
Social Studies for Young Children |
3 |
| CHD 117 |
Intro to Reading Methods |
3 |
| EDU 235 |
Health, Safety, and
Nutrition for Children |
3 |
| CHD 210 |
Introduction to Exceptional
Children |
3 |
| CHD 205 |
Guiding Behavior of Young
Children |
3 |
| CHD 216 |
Early Childhood Programs,
Schools and Social Change |
3 |
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Fourth Semester |
| CHD 215 |
Models of Early Childhood
Programs |
3 |
| CHD 270 |
Administration of Early
Childhood Programs |
3 |
| CHD 265 |
Advanced Observation and
Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings |
3 |
| CHD 298 |
Portfolio Development |
1 |
| HLT 106 |
First Aid and Safety |
2 |
| BUS 121 |
Business Mathematics |
3 |
| SOC 215 |
Sociology of the Family |
3 |
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| Total
Minimum Credits for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in
Early Childhood Education |
67 |
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