Early
Child Development Technology
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Early
Child Development Technology
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Program
Description
The Early Child Development Technology (ECDT) program is designed to provide
childcare workers with the knowledge and skills to meet the physical, mental,
social, emotional, and developmental needs of young children. Upon completion
of the program, graduates will be eligible for employment as day care center
operators, child care teachers, and kindergarten or elementary classroom aides.
The AAS Degree in ECDT meets the requirement for employment as an instructor
in state and/or federally funded child care programs.
Admission
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
| Course No. | Course Name | LEC | LAB | SWE | SCH |
| 1st Year -- 1st Semester | |||||
| ENGL 1313 | English Composition I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 1333 | College Algebra | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 1013 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 1113 | Environments for Young Children | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC 2333 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 | ||
| 1st Year -- 2nd Semester | |||||
| ENGL 1123 | English Composition II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC 2303 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 1323 | Language Arts for Preschool Children | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 1413 | Music for Preschool Children | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 1513 | Child Nutrition & Health Care | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| 2nd Year -- 1st Semester | |||||
| EDUC 1303 | Introduction to Education | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 1313 | Art for Preschool Children | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 2243 | Guiding Social & Emotional Behavior | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 2613 | Curriculum Methods & Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 2913 | Technical Practicum I | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 13 | 0 | 8 | 15 | ||
| 2nd Year -- 2nd Semester | |||||
| COMP 1123 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOCI 2313 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 2713 | Social Studies, Math, & Science for Preschool Children | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 2813 | Administration of Preschool Programs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECDT 2923 | Technical Practicum II | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 13 | 0 | 8 | 15 | ||
| COMPLETION AWARD: Associate of Applied Science degree | 60 | ||||
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