Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 Catalog & Student Handbook Archived Catalog

Early Childhood Education Major A.A.S.


Education
Associate of Applied Science

Motlow State Community College, as part of the Tennessee Board of Regents’ early childhood initiative, offers courses leading to the Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education. The purpose of this major is to create a statewide early childhood academic degree and professional/career-development model that prepares students for a career in childcare and early education. The program includes both educational theory and the practical application of learning in alignment with National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate programming for young children (birth through age 8) and their families. The academic coursework and clinical practicums prepare students for CDA (Child Development Associate) assessment and credentialing.

 

GENERAL ELECTIVES (3 credit hours)


Select one additional course after consultation with your advisor.  This course can be any college-level course, either a General Education course, an Early Childhood Education course, or other course offered by the institution.

Semester Hours Credit: 61 OR (see notes below)


All early childhood education majors who are required to take Learning Support must also complete MSCC 1300 First-Year Experience , and the degree program will require 64 credit hours.

Additional Information:

Articulation with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology:
Students completing the Early Childhood Education diploma program at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology will receive credit upon admission to a TBR community college for:

ECED 2335 Initial Practicum  
ECED 2310 Safe, Healthy Learning Environments  

 

FALL START - Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following is a recommended fall-start schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester Three - (15 credit hours)


Semester Four - (15 credit hours)


SPRING START - Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following is a recommended spring-start schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester Two - (15 credit hours)


Semester Four - (15 credit hours)