Early Childhood Education - Associate of Arts (A.A.) Requirements
This major is offered through the 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.
Theology and Religious Studies - Take One
Philosophy - Take One
English Composition - Take One
Language and Literature - Take All
Mathematics - Take One
Natural Sciences - Take One
| MID 210 | Introduction to the Biological Sciences | 3 |
| BIOL 103 | Human Biology: What makes us human | 3 |
| BIOL 104 | General Biology II | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences - Take One
Child and Infant Core Courses - Take All
| MEDU 201 | Health, Safety & Nutrition for Infant/Toddler Care | 3 |
| MEDU 202 | Responsive Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| MEDU 203 | Building Family Relationships & Engagement | 3 |
| MEDU 204 | Infant/Toddler Learning/Care Environments | 3 |
| MEDU 205 | Leadership & Management for Infant/Toddler Professionals | 3 |
| MEDU 206 | Observation & Assessment of Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| MEDU 251 | Foundation of Education | 3 |
| MEDU 261 | Human Growth & Development (birth to 8) | 3 |