ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2007-2008
4-13-2: Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Education
Colorado Christian University offers an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education. This degree combines general education and elective courses, offering a solid foundation for career opportunities and advancement. The AA coursework is offered in weekend and evening formats. This accelerated program allows for greater freedom in choosing courses that meet the unique scheduling needs of working adults. It also provides students the general education requirements necessary to complete a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education requires 72 semester hours of coursework outlined below.
Required Courses for the Associate of Arts Degree
General Education and Liberal Arts Requirements
ENG 102 English Composition (3)
ENG 104 Research Writing (3)
COM 110 Oral Communications (3)
Science w/Lab (4)
MAT 110 Math Concepts (3)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
HIS 111 History & Literature of Ancient Israel
(3) or
HUM 114 Early Christian Literature or
THE 201 Introduction to Theology (3) or
HIS 301 Christianity to 1517 (3)
Choose 12 credits from the following disciplines:
Literature (3)
ENG 201 Introduction to Literature (3) or
HUM 429 C.S. Lewis in Film & Literature (3) or
HUM 216 Classic Christmas Films & Literature
(3)
Creative Arts (Art, Music, Theatre) (3)
ART 112 Art Appreciation (3) or
MUS 110 Musical Perspectives (3) or
HUM 101 Creative Arts (3)
PHL 202 Philosophical Inquiry (3)
Social Science (3)
SOC 202 Marriage & Family (3) or
SOC 205 Principles of Sociology (3) or
GEO 270 World Geography (3)
American History (3)
HIS 203 America to 1877 (3) or
HIS 204 American since 1877 (3)
Western Civilization (3)
HIS 201 World Civilization I (3) or
HIS 202 World Civilization II (3)
CIS 201 Introduction to Computers (3)
Science (3)
Ethics (3)
HUM 425 Personal & Social Ethics (3) or
PHL 305 Ethics in Technology (3) or
PHL 307 Ethical Thinking for Today's Teachers
(3)
Early Childhood Course Requirements
ECE 100 Field Experience (2)
ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood
Education (3)
ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Education (2)
ECE 148 Child Guidance and Classroom
Management (3)
ECE 200 Field Experience II (2)
ECE 205 Health, Safety and Nutrition for ECE
(3)
ECE 216 Human Resources for ECE (3)
ECE 226 Administration of ECE (3)
ECE 227 Methods for Teaching ECE (3)
ECE 238 Early Childhood Growth and Development
(3)
ECE 250 Administrative Practicum (1)
ECE 251 Physical Education and Recreation for
ECE (1)
ECE 287 Exceptional Child (2)
ECE 324 Reading, Language and Literacy Methods
for ECE (3)
ECE 325 Early Childhood Literature (2)
ECE 340 Diagnosis, Assessment and Evaluation
of Young Children (2)
Graduation Requirements for Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Education
- Completion of 60 credit hours as specified in the course requirements listed above. (A maximum of 15 credit hours of 300/400 level courses.)
- A letter grade of D or better in all courses and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all CCU course work.
- Meet the CCU Residency requirements.
- Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
- No outstanding financial obligation to the University.
