This program is designed for students who are interested in working with young children in developmentally appropriate programs in the broad field of Early Childhood Education. You can take courses towards initial EEC qualifications or work towards a degree with personalized coaching and support from our experienced faculty.
Students who graduate from the Early Childhood Education Associates Degree program build background knowledge in child development, curriculum & instruction, assessment, building and sustaining family, and community partnerships. Student also learn about inclusive practices and instruction while developing professionalism and refining teacher dispositions. In addition to Early Childhood courses, you will take courses to support you in developing as a student and professional in all content areas with a strong foundation in liberal arts. The degree program includes two supervised 150-hour practicums in an Early Childhood community setting supporting initial EEC credentialing.
RCC’s Early Childhood Education Department is centrally located, easy to access, and
offers courses through both online and in-person instruction.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACS102 | The College Experience | 3.00 |
| ECE101 | Child Growth & Dev | 3.00 |
| ENG101 | English Comp. I | 3.00 |
| MAT100+ | MAT 100 or higher | 3.00 |
| SCIELEC | SCI103, SCI106 or SCI151 | 4.00 |
| SSI122 | General Psychology | 3.00 |
| Semester Two | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ECE102 | Obs/Recording Chldhd Beh | 3.00 |
| ECE106 | Guidance and Discipline | 3.00 |
| ENG102 | English Comp. II | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT | Humanities Electives | 3.00 |
| Semester Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECE206 | ECE Curriculum I | 3.00 |
| ECE298 | ECE Internship I | 3.00 |
| ECEELECT | ECE Electives | 3.00 |
| HUMELECT | Humanities Electives | 3.00 |
| Semester Four | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECE203 | Special Needs in Chld Ed | 3.00 |
| ECE207 | ECE Curriculum II | 3.00 |
| ECE299 | ECE Internship II | 3.00 |
| ECEELECT | ECE Electives | 3.00 |
| SSIELECT | Social Science Electives | 3.00 |
