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Meghan Brindley | Lecturer | Early Childhood Education Technology
Phone: 330-308-7404
Email: mbrindle@kent.edu
Meghan Brindley | Lecturer | Early Childhood Education Technology
Phone: 330-308-7404
Email: mbrindle@kent.edu
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Years Education and Care prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices as they engage with young children. Coursework focuses on the unique needs and development of infants, toddlers and preschool children.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Years Education and Care prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices as they engage with young children. Coursework focuses on the unique needs and development of infants, toddlers and preschool children. Students who wish to pursue this degree program must possess a commitment to valuing all children, regardless of ability or background. In addition, they must have the ability to work collaboratively with the child's home and community.
Graduates of the degree program are eligible to apply for pre-kindergarten licensure through the State of Ohio. Graduates will be qualified for job positions as teacher assistants, child caregivers and family child-care providers in a variety of settings; including child-care centers, early intervention programs, hospitals, Head Start programs, home-based early childhood programs, private schools and public preschool and special needs programs.
The degree program articulates to the , from which graduates are eligible to apply for Ohio licensure to teach children in preschool to grade five. Completion of the associate degree does not guarantee admission to the bachelor's degree. Admission to the B.S.E. degree is selective.
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at 黑料网's website for professional licensure disclosure.
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
黑料网 campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
CULT 29535 | EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (min C grade) | 3 |
ECED 10120 | INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES (min C grade) | 1 |
ECED 20101 | UNDERSTANDING YOUNG CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT (min C grade) | 3 |
ECED 30202 | MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN THE EARLY YEARS (min C grade) | 3 |
EPSY 29525 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (min C grade) | 3 |
EYEC 10121 | EARLY YEARS FIELD PREPARATION AND TRAININGS | 1 |
EYEC 10192 | PRESCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I (ELR) | 1 |
EYEC 20192 | PRESCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II (ELR) | 1 |
EYEC 21005 | COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE OF THE YOUNG CHILD (min C grade) | 3 |
EYEC 21010 | INFANT AND TODDLER CURRICULUM AND SERVICES (min C grade) | 3 |
EYEC 22000 | PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM (min C grade) | 3 |
EYEC 22130 | EMERGING LITERACIES (min C grade) | 3 |
EYEC 22140 | PRESCHOOL SEMINAR: SUPPORTING A CULTURALLY SUSTAINING PEDAGOGY (ELR) (min C grade) | 2 |
EYEC 22192 | PRESCHOOL STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) (min C grade) 1 | 2 |
SPED 23000 | INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) (min C grade) | 3 |
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3 |
MATH 14001 | BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS I (KMCR) 2 | 4 |
MATH 14002 | BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS II (KMCR) 2 | 4 |
UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
2, 3 | 6 | |
4 | 3 | |
4 | 3 | |
2,4 | 3 | |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 62 |
Students must complete training in ALICE training, child safety training and CPR/AED before student teaching.
A minimum C grade in these courses is not required for the A.A.S. degree in Early Years Education and Care; however, a minimum C grade is required in these courses to earn the B.S.E. degree in Early Childhood Education.
3 credit hours are required for the Kent Core. This program requires a total of 6 credit hours to earn the associate degree.
Students continuing on to the B.S.E. in Early Childhood Education have specific Kent Core courses that are required under additional coursework. Students should meet with an advisor every semester.
Students must successfully pass ECED 10120, ECED 20101, EYEC 10121, and the preschool block of coursework (EYEC 21005, EYEC 21010, EYEC 22000 and EYEC 22130) and related field experiences (EYEC 10192 and EYEC 20192) in order to register for preschool student teaching and related seminar (EYEC 22140 and EYEC 22192).
Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
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2.000 | 2.000 |
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Semester One | Credits | ||
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! | CULT 29535 | EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY | 3 |
! | ECED 10120 | INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES | 1 |
EYEC 10121 | EARLY YEARS FIELD PREPARATION AND TRAININGS | 1 | |
MATH 14001 | BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS I (KMCR) | 4 | |
UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 | |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Two | |||
COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3 | |
ECED 20101 | UNDERSTANDING YOUNG CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT | 3 | |
EPSY 29525 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | |
EYEC 10192 | PRESCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I (ELR) | 1 | |
EYEC 21010 | INFANT AND TODDLER CURRICULUM AND SERVICES | 3 | |
MATH 14002 | BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS II (KMCR) | 4 | |
Credit Hours | 17 | ||
Semester Three | |||
EYEC 20192 | PRESCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II (ELR) | 1 | |
EYEC 21005 | COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE OF THE YOUNG CHILD | 3 | |
EYEC 22000 | PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM | 3 | |
EYEC 22130 | EMERGING LITERACIES | 3 | |
SPED 23000 | INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) | 3 | |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 16 | ||
Semester Four | |||
ECED 30202 | MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN THE EARLY YEARS | 3 | |
EYEC 22140 | PRESCHOOL SEMINAR: SUPPORTING A CULTURALLY SUSTAINING PEDAGOGY (ELR) | 2 | |
EYEC 22192 | PRESCHOOL STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) | 2 | |
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Kent Core Requirement | 3 | ||
Credit Hours | 13 | ||
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 62 |
Those who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Years Education and Care at 黑料网 can benefit from specialized career opportunities in education.
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