The early childhood education program focuses on early child growth and development including adult-child relationships. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills and techniques for providing appropriate environments and care for young children. Instruction is provided in the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive areas of early childhood. You will develop competencies through classroom instruction, observation, and participation in early education and care settings.
Sample careers in this field: Center director, family childcare provider, preschool teacher, resource and referral services, school aide
Associate of Applied Science
| GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 - 20 CREDITS |
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English Composition 3 |
3 |
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Life Skills Elective |
1 |
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Intermediate Algebra or Higher |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Life/Physical Sciences Elective |
3 |
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Humanities Elective |
3-4 |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 39 CREDITS |
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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Health, Safety and Nutrition |
3 |
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Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom |
3 |
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Child Growth and Development |
3 |
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Developmentally Appropriate Guidance in a Cultural Context |
3 |
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Families in Transition |
3 |
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Early Childhood Administration |
3 |
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The Exceptional Child |
3 |
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Emerging Literacy |
3 |
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Cognitive Curriculum |
3 |
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Early Childhood Professional |
3 |
| Choose two of the following: |
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CDA Process |
3 |
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Indiana Youth Development (IYD) Process |
3 |
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Early Care Practicum |
3 |
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Infant and Toddler Practicum |
3 |
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Preschool Practicum |
3 |
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School Age Practicum |
3 |
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Generalist Practicum |
3 |
| REGIONALLY DETERMINED -- (Limit = 9) |
| TOTAL CREDITS |
67 - 68 |
Ivy Tech, Southwest, also has an Associate of Science degree that transfers to the University of Southern Indiana.
"I transferred to Ivy Tech after attending college in Wisconsin. At Ivy Tech, I found the small class sizes and great professors to be a huge benefit. I would recommend Ivy Tech to any fresh high school graduate or to someone looking for more out of a college experience."
Nicole Carlisle
Early Childhood Education, '05
Lead pre-K teacher
