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Early Childhood Education
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College’s Early Childhood Education program works closely with Minneapolis College’s Education program emphasizing cultural diversity and urban teaching. Working with children and families of all backgrounds, you will learn to create healthy, respectful and challenging learning environments in urban childcare centers, nursery schools, elementary classrooms and afterschool programs.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ECED 1200
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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3.00
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ECED 1215
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Growth and Development for Educators
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3.00
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ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3.00
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AMSL 1000
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American Sign Language 1
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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2.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ECED 1220
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Child Safety, Health and Nutrition
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3.00
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ECED 1300
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Guiding Children’s Behavior
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3.00
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ECED 1545
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Learning Environment and Curriculum
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 3 with a lab science
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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2.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ECED 1505
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Working with Diverse Families and Children
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3.00
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ECED 1575
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Observation and Assessment
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3.00
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ECED 1925
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Children with Differing Abilities
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3.00
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ECED 1600
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Practicum 1
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 1 other than ENGL 1110
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ECED 2500
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Educational Leadership and Management
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3.00
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*MnTC Goal Area 4
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 4 course
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4.00-5.00
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PSYC 2350
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Introduction to Educational Psychology
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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3.00-4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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General Education Courses (30 Credits):
To complete the Early Childhood Education A.S. degree, students must successfully complete 30 credits of General Education coursework; 14 credits of required General Education coursework are listed in the award outlined above. Additionally, 16 credits, including one course from MnTC Goal Area 3 with a lab science and one additional course from MnTC Goal Area 1 are required.
*Students completing the A.S. degree are required to have a MnTC Goal Area 4 course. Students can take PHIL 2110 Logic or any Math course that meets MnTC Goal Area 4. Students who choose to complete an MnTC Goal Area 4 Math course will need to have a college level math placement. Please work with your advisor to select the appropriate MnTC Goal Area 4 course.
The Early Childhood Education also Program Requires:
- Grades of “C” (2.0) or above in all ECED courses.
- Passing of a criminal background check during the first class in ECED and yearly thereafter in order to be able to access programs in the community for assignments in course work as well as prior to a placement in practicum.
- The college cannot guarantee a placement in practicum or for coursework observations for students who do not have a clear criminal background check.
- For more information about the background study process and disqualifying crimes, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-296-3802.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.