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    Dec 10, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025

Early Childhood Education, A.A.S.


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Associate of Applied Science Degree

The early childhood education associate of applied science degree program prepares students to provide high-quality care and education of young children from birth through age 8. The mission of the Early Childhood Education program at Monroe County Community College is to prepare students for employment in the early childhood education field and for articulation to advanced degree programs in early childhood education. This is accomplished through the provision of classroom learning and practical application in field experiences. These experiences will be provided in multiple settings across varied age ranges and diversity of children and families.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares individuals for staff placement in:

  • Child care centers
  • Family child care
  • Head Start programs
  • Great Start Readiness Program preschools
  • Preschools
  • Public school latchkey programs
  • Other programs involved in the care and guidance of children and their families

Required General Education Courses* Credits 19-22


See the General Education Requirements  for a list of courses that satisfy the General Education Learning Competencies.

  • C1 Natural Science Competency Credit Hours: 4
  • C2 Mathematics Competency Credit Hours: 3-6
  • C3   Credit Hours: 3
  • C4 Computer Literacy Competency Credit Hours: 3
  • C5 Human Experience Competency Credit Hours: 3
  • C6   Credit Hours: 3
  • *See ECE faculty for General Education course plan if intending to transfer.

Required Courses and Sequence**


**Students must achieve a C or higher in all ECE courses to proceed in the program

Additional Required Courses


Additional General Electives


(if needed to complete required total credit hours)

Total Degree Requirements: 60-62 credits


Total Degree Costs: 65 minimum billable contact hours


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