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2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

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2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Early Childhood Education Diploma

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General Education Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

Communications (6 CH)

English Composition

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3

Communication

COM 231 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Major Hours - Core Courses (32 Credit Hours)

EDU 119 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 4
EDU 131 - Child, Family, & Community Credits: 3
EDU 144 - Child Development I Credits: 3
EDU 145 - Child Development II Credits: 3
EDU 146 - Child Guidance Credits: 3
EDU 151 - Creative Activities Credits: 3
EDU 153 - Health, Safety, & Nutrition Credits: 3
EDU 221 - Children with Exceptionalities Credits: 3
EDU 280 - Language & Literacy Experiences Credits: 3
EDU 284 - Early Child Capstone Practicum Credits: 4

Other Major Hours (6 Credit Hours)

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
EDU 271 - Educational Technology Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours In Diploma: 44

Curriculum Map

Fall - 1st Year

EDU 119 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 4
EDU 144 - Child Development I Credits: 3
EDU 146 - Child Guidance Credits: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3

Total: 13

Spring - 1st Year

EDU 131 - Child, Family, & Community Credits: 3
EDU 145 - Child Development II Credits: 3
EDU 153 - Health, Safety, & Nutrition Credits: 3

Total 9

Fall - 2nd Year

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
EDU 280 - Language & Literacy Experiences Credits: 3
EDU 151 - Creative Activities Credits: 3
Communications Elective Credits: 3

Total: 12

Spring - 2nd Year

EDU 221 - Children with Exceptionalities Credits: 3
EDU 271 - Educational Technology Credits: 3
EDU 284 - Early Child Capstone Practicum Credits: 4

Total: 10

Total Credits: 44

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