Early Childhood Education, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Education
Location(s): Courses for this program are offered at all Broward College locations. The core Early Childhood Education courses are only offered at North Campus and Judson A. Samuels South Campus. Please consult the course schedule for specific semester locations.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: Opportunities for a rewarding career in early childhood abound for the well-trained professional interested in being a teacher of young children, supervisor of children’s programs, or owner of a childcare facility. The Associate of Science degree combines classroom and field experiences to give students the necessary background for success in the job market. Visit the program’s website for more information.
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- Preschool Specialization, Technical Certificate 6318
- Early Childhood Development Specialization, Technical Certificate 6319
- Early Childhood Education, Associate of Science 2166
- Bachelor of Applied Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core (MGF1130 recommended) | 3.00 |
| DEP2002 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | 3.00 |
| EEC1200 | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3.00 |
| ENC1102 | COMPOSITION II | 3.00 |
| PSY2012 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3.00 |
| EEC1603 | CHILD GUIDANCE | 3.00 |
| CHD1320 | CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.00 |
| CHD1331 | CREATIVITY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN | 3.00 |
| CHD1334 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & LANGUAGE ARTS | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| CHD1338 | MATH & SCIENCE FOR THE YOUNG CHILD | 3.00 |
| CHD1940 | PRACTICUM 1: OBSERVATION AND EVALUATION | 3.00 |
| EDF1005 | INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION 1 | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core (HUM1020 recommended) | 3.00 |
| CHD2800 | ADMIN AND MGMT IN E C EDUCATION | 3.00 |
| CHD2441 | PRACTICUM II | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| Elective 2 | 3.00 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
EDF1005 INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION is a recommended elective. This course is required for admission into any state approved baccalaureate Education program in Florida.
- 2
Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY. Students who test out are recommended to take EME2040 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY or an approved elective.
Notes:
See General Education course information here.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses: N/A
Get an Internship
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook
Broward College has Career Coach! It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
Fund Your Education
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will:
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- Pre-service teachers will understand the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children.
- Pre-service teachers will demonstrate proficiency in creating an academic plan for classroom instruction.
- Graduates will identify at least 3 Florida Early Learning Standards that are linked to developed activity plans.
- Graduates will be able to document and apply standards of professionalism for the early childhood education field.
- Graduates will demonstrate the principles of classroom management by demonstrating at least 5 different classroom management techniques.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core (MGF1130 recommended) | 3.00 |
| DEP2002 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | 3.00 |
| EEC1200 | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3.00 |
| ENC1102 | COMPOSITION II | 3.00 |
| PSY2012 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3.00 |
| EEC1603 | CHILD GUIDANCE | 3.00 |
| CHD1320 | CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD | 3.00 |
| CHD1331 | CREATIVITY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN | 3.00 |
| CHD1334 | CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & LANGUAGE ARTS | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| CHD1338 | MATH & SCIENCE FOR THE YOUNG CHILD | 3.00 |
| CHD1940 | PRACTICUM 1: OBSERVATION AND EVALUATION | 3.00 |
| EDF1005 | INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION 1 | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core (HUM1020 recommended) | 3.00 |
| CHD2800 | ADMIN AND MGMT IN E C EDUCATION | 3.00 |
| CHD2441 | PRACTICUM II | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| Elective 2 | 3.00 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
EDF1005 INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION is a recommended elective. This course is required for admission into any state approved baccalaureate Education program in Florida.
- 2
Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY. Students who test out are recommended to take EME2040 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY or an approved elective.