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Early Childhood Education - Associate of Arts (A.A.) Requirements

This major is offered through the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies.

To graduate with an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, twelve courses are required, in addition to the core courses of the degree requirements.

Students who are currently employed in early childhood roles and who are already CDA certified may work with MSPS staff to develop a portfolio detailing lifelong, transferable learning. Students can receive up to 6 credits experience/transferable to the AA program through the CDA work or a comparable learning experience as judged by the MSPS staff.

General Education Courses - Take All

ENG 235American Literature I

3
MHU 131Presiding, Presenting, Speaking

3
MHU 151Rhetoric and Composition

3
MID 150College Mathematics

3
MID 210Introduction to the Biological Sciences

3
MRE 101Introduction to Study of Religion

3
MSO 200Human Cultural Diversity

3
PHIL 201/HSPH 101/PHIL 201P/PHIL 211The Classical Mind: The Origin and Growth of Western Philosophy

3

Child and Infant Core Courses - Take All

EDUC 251Foundations of Education

3
EDUC 261Human Growth and Development

3
EDUC 271Psychology of Learning

3
MEDU 201Health, Safety & Nutrition for Infant/Toddler Care

3
MEDU 202Responsive Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers

3
MEDU 203Building Family Relationships & Engagement

3
MEDU 204Infant/Toddler Learning/Care Environments

3
MEDU 205Leadership & Management for Infant/Toddler Professionals

3
MEDU 206Observation & Assessment of Infants and Toddlers

3