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Early Childhood Education, associate degree

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Associate Degree: Early Childhood Education2 years

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Courses

Course listing for the 2023-2024 catalog year.

ECE 120Introduction to Early Education and Family Studies3
ECE 121Observation and Guidance I3
ECE 122IEnvironments and Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers4
ECE 123PEnvironments and Curriculum for Preschool4
ECE 124Multicultural Practices: Exploring Our Views3
ECE 130APracticum Seminar 1 22
ECE 130BPracticum Seminar 2 22
ECE 130CPracticum Seminar 3 22
ECE 133Practicum 1 in Early Childhood Education3
or ECE 131A Practicum for Experienced Teachers 1
ECE 134Practicum 2 in Early Childhood Education3
or ECE 131B Practicum for Experienced Teachers 2
ECE 135Practicum 3 in Early Childhood Education3
ECE 196Teaming and Communication in ECE Settings2
ECE 200The Professional in Early Education and Family Studies3
ECE 221Observation and Guidance II3
ECE 224Multicultural Practice: Curriculum & Implementation3
ECE 232Math and Science for Young Children3
ECE 234Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education3
ECE 236Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education3
ECE 262Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child3
HE 112Standard First Aid and Emergency Care 11
HEC 201Family Partnerships in Education3
HEC 226Child Development *4
HUS 102Mental Health First Aid: Adult1
HE 295
PE 295
Health and Fitness for Life
and Health and Fitness for Life Lab
3
WR 121Composition I (WR121=WR121Z) Z4
or WR 122 Composition II (WR122=WR122Z)
or WR 227 Technical Writing (WR227=WR227Z)
ECE Electives10
General Education: 3 courses
Total Credits90
*

 Could be used as General Education.

1

Students with a valid CPR card may receive non-traditional credit.

2

Students must enroll in practicum seminar each term they take practicum.

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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