Associate in Applied Science

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Semester hours required for graduation: 67

The associate in applied science degree with a major in early care and education is designed to assist students entering an academic path in preparation for careers such as childcare worker (39-9011)** in such areas as Head Start, Early Head Start, and public schools.

 A. General Education: 21 Credit Hours

 COL 103 College Skills 3

Computer Tech: Choose one below: 3

CPT 101 Intro to Computers

or

CPT 102 Basic Comp Concepts

ENG 101 English Composition I 3

Mathematics: Choose one below: 3

MAT 110 College Algebra

or

MAT 155 Contemporary Math

PSY 201 General Psychology 3

SPC 205 Public Speaking 3

ART 101 Art History & App 3

B. Additional Required General

Education: 7 Credit Hours

MUS 105 Music Appreciation 3

SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I 4

C. Required Core Subject Area Courses: 33 Credit Hours

ECD 101 Intro. to Early Childhood 3

ECD 102 Growth and Development I 3

ECD 105 Guidance-Classroom Mgmt. 3

ECD 107 Exceptional Children 3

ECD 131 Language Arts 3

ECD 132 Creative Experiences 3

ECD 133 Science and Math Concepts 3

ECD 135 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3

ECD 203 Growth and Development II 3

ECD 237 Methods and Materials 3

ECD 243 Supervised Field Exp. I 3

D. Electives: 6 Credit Hours

Courses chosen with advisor approval

Early Care and Education

Recommended Course Sequence*

Fall Semester I

COL 103

CPT 101

or

CPT 102

ECD 101

ECD 105

ENG 101

Spring Semester I

ECD 102

ECD 107

ECD 131

ECD 133

SPA 101

Summer Semester I

ECD 237

ECD 135

SPC 205

Elective (3)

Fall Semester II

ART 101

ECD 132

ECD 203

PSY 201

Spring Semester II

ECD 243

MUS 105

MAT 155

or

MAT 110

Elective (3)

The Williamsburg Technical College Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Care and Education is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). As an accredited program, several colleges in South Carolina have agreed to accept Early Care and Education coursework into a baccalaureate degree through articulation agreements. Please see your program advisor for details. * Graduation times may vary according to course availability and/or individual course load. Consult faculty advisor.

Early Childhood Development

Award: Certificate in Early Childhood Development

Advisor: Dr. Earlene Walker-Kelly

Semester hours required for graduation: 30

The early childhood development curriculum prepares graduates for employment in educational programs for children from birth to age eight. Students will obtain a basic understanding of the developmental needs of young children and will learn how to create a nurturing environment in preschool programs. Job opportunities are available in public and private nursery schools and kindergarten programs.

The associate in applied science degree with a major in early care and education is designed to assist students entering an academic path in preparation for careers such as childcare worker (39-9011)** in such areas as Head Start, Early Head Start, and public schools. 

 Tuition and book costs reflect the projected cost of the complete program.

Major Courses: 30 Credit Hours

COL 103 College Skills 3

ECD 101 Intro. to Early Childhood 3

ECD 102 Growth and Development I 3

ECD 105 Guid.-Classroom Mgmt. 3

ECD 107 Exceptional Children 3

ECD 131 Language Arts 3

ECD 132 Creative Experiences 3

ECD 133 Science and Math Concepts 3

ECD 135 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3

ECD 203 Growth and Development II 3

Early Childhood Development

Recommended Course Sequence*

Fall Semester

COL 103

ECD 101

ECD 102

ECD 131

ECD 135

Spring Semester

ECD 105

ECD 107

ECD 132

ECD 133

ECD 203

* Graduation times may vary according to course availability and/or individual course load. Consult faculty advisor.

**Neither the Bureau of Labor Statistics nor Williamsburg Technical College controls or guarantees the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of the employment information listed above. Further, the inclusion of links to particular items in hypertext is not intended to reflect their importance, nor is it a guarantee of student employability from a particular program of study.