Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Educational Studies Early Childhood

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Education

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Educational Studies Early Childhood provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum that emphasizes community, early childhood, and youth education. This program of study is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge in educational practices for use in the community setting. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Education, students may work with children and youth outside of traditional public school classroom settings. The AA, Educational Studies Early Childhood does not provide a pathway for students seeking Arizona Department of Education teacher certification.

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Field of Interest
Education
Type
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Educational Studies Early Childhood (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8134
Total Credits Required
60-64
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

For some employment and field experiences (including internship courses), students will be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB test.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Evaluate developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning experiences that promote growth and development in the following domains: Social-Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, and Language and Literacy.
  2. Identify the components necessary for a safe, caring, inclusive, and healthy learning environment according to best practices and local, state, and national standards.
  3. Analyze learning and development through observation and documentation, using standards and best practices.
  4. Identify reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships between educational professionals, families and communities.
  5. Develop communication skills necessary for education and community advocacy.
  6. Practice ethical and professional standards and behavior.
  7. Advocate for ethical, equitable, diverse, and effective community, early childhood, and youth education professions.
  8. Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning through education and research.
  9. Develop problem solving skills relevant to community, early childhood, and youth education.
  10. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs

$40,948

Elementary Special Education Teachers

$52,640

Kindergarten Special Education Teachers

$52,640

Kindergarten Teachers

$49,637

Preschool Teachers

$29,665

Recreation Workers

$33,287

Secondary School Career and Technical Education Teachers

$62,654

Special Education Preschool Teachers

$44,938

Teaching Assistants

$29,907

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • 程度和转移寻求学生可能要求ed to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
EDU/ENH291 Children's Literature HU 3
EED215or
(CFS123 and
CFS125)		 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitnessor(Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood SettingsandSafety In Early Childhood Settings) 2–3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
EDU222or
EED222		 Introduction to the Exceptional LearnerorIntroduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight C, SB 3
EDU221or
EED200		 Introduction to EducationorFoundations of Early Childhood Education SB 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EDU230 Cultural Diversity In Education C, HU 3
HU 人文,很好rts & Design Note:EDU230will meet the [HU] requirement if completed Spring 2022 or later HU 3
BPC110or
CIS105or
CSC180 or
CSC180AA or
CSC180AB or
EDU/EED115		 Computer Usage and ApplicationsorSurvey of Computer Information SystemsorComputer LiteracyorComputer LiteracyorComputer LiteracyorDigital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education EDU115orEED115recommended CS 3–4
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry COM225recommended L 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication May be met byCOM225公共演讲Inqui识字和至关重要的ry [L] area SBorL 0–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CFS205or
CFS/ECH176		 Human DevelopmentorChild Development SB 3
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4
RE Restricted Elective 3
RE Restricted Elective 0–3
RE Restricted Elective 0–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
EDU/ENH291or
CPD104		 Children's LiteratureorCareer and Personal Development HU 3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
BPC110or
CIS105or
CSC180 or
CSC180AA or
CSC180AB or
EDU/EED115		 Computer Usage and ApplicationsorSurvey of Computer Information SystemsorComputer LiteracyorComputer LiteracyorComputer LiteracyorDigital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education EDU115orEED115recommended CS 3–4
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EED215or
(CFS123 and
CFS125)		 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitnessor(Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood SettingsandSafety In Early Childhood Settings) 2–3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry COM225recommended L 3
EDU221or
EED200		 Introduction to EducationorFoundations of Early Childhood Education SB 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication May be met byCOM225公共演讲Inqui识字和至关重要的ry [L] area SBorL 0–3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CFS/ECH176or
CFS205		 Child DevelopmentorHuman Development SB 3
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
EDU222or
EED222		 Introduction to the Exceptional LearnerorIntroduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight C, SB 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EDU230 Cultural Diversity In Education C, HU 3
HU 人文,很好rts & Design Note:EDU230will meet the [HU] requirement if completed Spring 2022 or later HU 3
RE Restricted Elective 0–3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4
RE Restricted Elective 3
RE Restricted Elective 0–3

Restricted Electives: Educational Studies Track Courses

Students should select Educational Studies Track Courses in one of the emphases below. If interested in the Environmental Education, Global Studies, Health Innovation, or Nonprofit Administration track, the courses will need to be completed at ASU:

Business Educational Studies:
ECN211Macroeconomic Principles

Community Health Educational Studies:
HCR220Introduction to Nursing and Health Care Systems

Family and Human Development Educational Studies:
CFS112Personal Growth and Family Relations

Organizational Leadership Educational Studies:
HON201Leadership Development: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives OR
MGT229Management and Leadership I AND
MGT230Management and Leadership II

Personal Health Educational Studies:
FON100Introductory Nutrition

Political Science Educational Studies:
POS110American National Government
POS140Comparative Government
POS210Political Ideologies

Recommended Electives

Electives should be completed once all other requirements have been met and only if needed to complete the 60 credits required for the associate degree.

Recommend students select courses from the following prefixes:
CFS+++++Any CFS Child/Family Studies course(s)
ECH+++++Any ECH Early Childhood Education course(s)
EDU+++++Any EDU Education course(s)
EED+++++Any EED Early Education course(s)
FCS+++++Any FCS Family and Consumer Science course(s)
ITD+++++Any ITD Infant/Toddler Development course(s)

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Course Area Key

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • C= Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC=第一年的作文
  • G= Global Awareness
  • H= Historical Awareness
  • HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA= Mathematics
  • SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG= Natural Sciences General
  • SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=175660).