About the Program
CIP 19.0709
The Early Childhood Education program provides preparation for paid employment in occupations in child care and guidance at entry, assistant, and management levels. Instructional programs include classroom instruction and supervised laboratory or work experience. Students should develop competencies which enable them to provide services, to teach, and to guide preschool children as related to various child care occupations. Students will have the opportunity to earn state/national certifications.
Graduation
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Award
AAS Degree
Certification/Licensure
PrePac – Early Childhood
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have ACT composite of 16 or equivalent placement test score. Students enrolled in the program must have up-to-date immunizations. Students must participate in a criminal background check and finger printing.
Associate of Applied Science
Curriculum
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Semesters
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First Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDT 1113 | Early Childhood Profession | 3 |
| CDT 1214 | Infant and Toddler Development | 4 |
| CDT 1313 | Creative Arts for Young Children | 3 |
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| LLS 1311 | Orientation | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDT 1224 | Preschool and Primary Development | 4 |
| CDT 1343 | Child Health Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDT 1713 | Language and Literacy Development for Young Children | 3 |
| CDT 2714 | Social Studies, Math and Science for Children | 4 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDT 2233 | Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior | 3 |
| CDT 2513 | Family Dynamics and Community Involvement | 3 |
| CDT 2613 | Methods, Materials and Measurement | 3 |
| CDT 2914 | Initial Practicum | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDT 2413 | Development of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| CDT 2813 | Administration of Programs for Young Children | 3 |
| CDT 2944 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| SPT 1113 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Advisors
Joanna Barr
Advisor - Early Childhood Education
- 601-276-3808
- jbarr@smcc.edu
Jamie-Lyn Honea
Advisor - Early Childhood Education
- 601-276-3809
- jhonea@smcc.edu
Program Costs
Program Tuition & Fees
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| Vocational Course Lab Fee | $100/semester |
| Certification Fee | $40 (4th semester) |
| Background Check Fee | $50 (1st semester) |
| Uniforms (for lab work only) | $50 |
