Early Childhood Education Major A.A.S.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

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 EDUCATION (22 credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 sem hrs cr
BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology 4 sem hrs cr
MATH 1410 - Number Concepts for Teachers 3 sem hrs cr
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography 3 sem hrs cr
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 sem hrs cr
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
ART 1035 - Introduction to Art 3 sem hrs cr
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music 3 sem hrs cr
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
ANTH 1100 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Literature 3 sem hrs cr
HPE 2340 - Wellness Perspectives and Lifestyles 3 sem hrs cr
HIST 2010 - Early United States History 3 sem hrs cr
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History 3 sem hrs cr
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics 3 sem hrs cr
POLS 1030 - American Government 3 sem hrs cr
POLS 2025 - State and Local Government 3 sem hrs cr
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology 3 sem hrs cr
SOCI 1040 - Social Problems 3 sem hrs cr
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre 3 sem hrs cr

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credit hours)

ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2370 - Developmental Assessment 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2365 - Final Practicum 3 sem cr hrs

Early Childhood Guided Electives (3 credit hours)

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
ECED 2330 - Infant and Toddler Care 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2300 - The Mentoring Teacher 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2312 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2375 - Social-Emotional Development 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2185 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education 1-3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2285 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education 1-3 sem hrs cr

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 One - (16 credit hours)

BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology 4 sem hrs cr
ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr

Semester Two - (15 credit hours)

Elective - one of the following (3 credit hours): ANTH 1100 ; ENGL 2130 or ENGL 2235 or ENGL 2310 or ENGL 2320 or ENGL 2330 ; HPE 2340 ; HIST 2010 or HIST 2020 or HIST 2030 ; MATH 1010 or MATH 1530 ; POLS 1030 or POLS 2025 ; PSYC 1030 ; SOCI 1040 ; THEA 1030

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood 3 sem hrs cr

Semester Three - (15 credit hours)

ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children 3 sem hrs cr
ECED 2370 - Developmental Assessment 3 sem hrs cr
General Elective - 3 sem hrs cr
MATH 1410 - Number Concepts for Teachers 3 sem hrs cr

Semester Four - (15 credit hours)

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art 3 sem hrs cr OR MUS 1030 Introduction to Music
ECED 2365 - Final Practicum 3 sem cr hrs
ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood 3 sem hrs cr
Early Childhood Guided Elective - 3 sem hrs cr
GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography 3 sem hrs cr OR SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology

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.