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Early Childhood Education
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
The Minneapolis College Early Childhood Education program emphasizes excellence in attaining the skills required to work with diverse families and children. You will learn to create healthy, respectful and challenging environments in settings such as urban childcare centers, Head Start, family childcare, 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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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 1200
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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3
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ECED 1215
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Growth and Development for Educators
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3
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ECED 1220
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Child Health, Safety & Nutrition
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3
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ECED 1300
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Guiding Children's Behavior
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3
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| MnTC Goal Area 1 |
Choose any MnTC Goal Area 1 course
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 1640
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Intro to Language and Literacy
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3
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ECED 1505
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Working with Diverse Families and Children
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3
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ECED 1575
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Observation and Assessment
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3
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Early Childhood Education Program Electives
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Choose any ECED course that is not already required for the award
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3
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MnTC Goal Area 6 or Goal Area 8
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 6 or any MnTC Goal Area 8 course
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3-5
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6 or 8 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15-17
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 1600
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Practicum 1
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3
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ECED 1644
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Creative Development Experiences
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3
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ECED 1925
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Children with Differing Abilities
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3
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Early Childhood Education Program Elective
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Choose any ECED course that is not already required for the award
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3
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MnTC Goal Area 7
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Choose any course from Goal Area 7
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3 |
7 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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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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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 2545
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Curriculum Planning
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3
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ECED 2600
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Practicum 2
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3
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Early Childhood Education Program Electives
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Choose any ECED courses that are not already required for the award
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3
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General Education
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Choose course(s) from any of the MnTC Goal Areas to achieve a total of 15 MnTC credits.
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Varies
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Varies
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13-15
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General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Early Childhood Education A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of MnTC coursework selected from at least three of the 10 MnTC Goal Areas as outlined above.
The Early Childhood Education Program Also 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.