Early Childhood Development-Special Education-General Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Start Date: Fall
Program Start Date: Varies
Program Description
Students will major in Special Education Early Childhood
Program Experience
Students gain special education knowledge and skills through observations and projects in educational settings.
Professional Opportunities
Students with the associate degree can work as highly qualified teacher aides in the school system or special education facilities; including schools that specialize in deaf education.
Unique Aspects
Student entering the program must have a criminal background check and health form completed during ECD 102. Any positive criminal background check within the last seven (7) years will result in the student to be terminated from the Early Childhood Development Program.
A student who wishes to further his/her education, such as teacher certification at a four year institution, should take the Praxis I test.
EEDA Career Cluster
Human Services; Education and Training
Course Requirements for General Technology in Early Childhood Development - Special Education
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
BIO 101 Biological Science I (4)
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3)
MAT 110 Beginning Algebra (3)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
Primary Technical Specialty: (28 Credits)
ECD 102 (3.0), ECD 203 (3.0), ECD 207 (3.0), ECD 257 (3.0), IDS 104 (1.0), PSY 214 (3.0), SOC 101 (3.0), SPC 208 (3.0), HUS 212 (3.0), HUS 213 (3.0)
Secondary Technical Specialty: (17 Credits)
ASL 101 (4.0), ASL 102 (4.0), ASL 110 (2.0), ASL 201 (3.0), ASL 202 (3.0), ITP 201 (3.0)
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation
Students may choose one of the three 2-3.0 credit courses: ASL 110 (2.0) OR PSY 212 (3.0) OR SPA 101(3.0)
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 66-67 Credits