Early Childhood Education, associate degree
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Early Childhood Education | 2 years |
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Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 120 | Introduction to Early Education and Family Studies | 3 |
| ECE 121 | Observation and Guidance I | 3 |
| ECE 122I | Environments and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers | 4 |
| ECE 123P | Environments and Curriculum for Preschool | 4 |
| ECE 124 | Multicultural Practices: Exploring Our Views | 3 |
| ECE 130A | Practicum Seminar 1 2 | 2 |
| ECE 130B | Practicum Seminar 2 2 | 2 |
| ECE 130C | Practicum Seminar 3 2 | 2 |
| ECE 133 | Practicum 1 in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| or ECE 131A | Practicum for Experienced Teachers 1 | |
| ECE 134 | Practicum 2 in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| or ECE 131B | Practicum for Experienced Teachers 2 | |
| ECE 135 | Practicum 3 in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 196 | Teaming and Communication in ECE Settings | 2 |
| ECE 200 | The Professional in Early Education and Family Studies | 3 |
| ECE 221 | Observation and Guidance II | 3 |
| ECE 224 | Multicultural Practice: Curriculum & Implementation | 3 |
| ECE 232 | Math and Science for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 234 | Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 236 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 262 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| HEC 201 | Family Partnerships in Education | 3 |
| HEC 226 | Child Development * | 4 |
| HUS 102 | Mental Health First Aid: Adult | 1 |
| HE 295 & PE 295 | Health and Fitness for Life and Health and Fitness for Life Lab | 3 |
| EMS 100 | Introduction to Emergency Medical Services 2 | 1 |
| or HE 112 | Standard First Aid and Emergency Care | |
| WR 121Z | Composition I Z | 4 |
or WR 122Z | Composition II | |
or WR 227Z | Technical Writing | |
| ECE Electives | 10 | |
| General Education: 3 courses | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
- *
Could be used as General Education.
- 1
Students must enroll in practicum seminar each term they take practicum.
- 2
Please note that students who completed EMS 100 in spring 2026 or prior need to take HE 112 if available, or provide proof of current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification in order to meet the CPR requirement for this program.
- Z
This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. The following courses are equivalent:
WR 121 and WR 121Z
WR 122 and WR 122Z
WR 227 and WR 227Z
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