Early Childhood Education (A.A.)
The Early Childhood Education program prepares teacher candidates for employment in early childhood contexts, and for successful participation in higher-level academic programs. General Education program requirements can be found on page 37. IMPORTANT: To fulfill the General Education Communications requirements, students are provided the following options:
· ENG 101, or NAV 212
· ENG 102, or NAV 291
| General Education Core | Credits |
|---|---|
| Communications ENG 101: Freshman English I ENG 102: Freshman English II |
6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Students must choose two courses from: Art History (ARH) English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 297 Fine Arts (FA) Humanities (HUM) Theater (THR) 101, 102 |
6 |
| Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major. MTH 110: College Algebra MTH 114: College Mathematics MTH 106: Survey on College Mathematics |
3-4 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Students must choose one History (HST) 101, 102, 135, 136 course and one other course from: Anthropology (ANT) Sociology (SOC) Social Work (SWO) Social Science (SSC) Political Science (POS) Economics (ECO) Psychology (PSY) |
6 |
| Laboratory Science Students must choose one Life Science and one Physical Science course both with labs from: Life Science: BIO Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS |
8 |
| Physical Education and Health Education PEH 122 PEH 113-148 Health Education (HEE) HEE 110, 111, 112 |
2-3 |
| Navajo Studies One Navajo Language Course Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211) NIS 111: Foundations of Navajo Culture and NIS 221: Navajo History to Present 9-10 |
2-3 |
| Required Core Total Students transferring may need to take additional courses to meet core requirements. | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 108 Field Experience: Birth to Preschool | 4 |
| ECE 110 Field Experience K – 3rd Grade | 4 |
| ECE 111 Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 116 Language, Literacy and Cognitive Development | 3 |
| ECE 220 Creative Arts for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 225 Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE 235 K’é, ’Adaa’ A’kohwiindzin, Social Development and Community | 3 |
| ECE 245 Wellness and Special Needs for Young Children | 4 |
| Program Credits | 27 |
| Degree Earned | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements(27 hours NM; 28 hours AZ) | 27 |
| Total Credits Earned: | 67-70 |
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title |
|---|
| 13.1015 Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs |
DEAN'S OFFICE
Dean
Rex Lee Jim
rljim@dinecollege.edu
Administrative Assistant
Annette Lang
alang@dinecollege.edu
(928) 724-6658
Mail
PO Box C03
Tsaile, AZ 86556
