Early Childhood Education (A.S.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: EDUC
Program Code: CCAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 13.1210
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1413121004
This degree program prepares students to work as infant/toddler teachers, preschool teachers, child development curriculum coordinators, and child development center directors in both private and public child development programs. Students who complete this degree should be able to transfer several courses into the Early Childhood BS degree at most state colleges and universities. Students are now able to transfer from EFSC's Early Childhood Education A.S. into the Early Childhood Education B.S. degree at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
The A.S. Early Childhood Education A.S. degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates):
- Early Childhood Development CCC
- Child Care Center Management Specialization CCC
- Infant/Toddler Specialization CCC
- Preschool Specialization CCC
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information.
Additional Information: Completion of the coursework below will enable the student to earn the state-approved Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC). If pursuing this credential, students should enroll in these courses first.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
| EEC 2251 | Developing Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood | 3 |
- Student must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to apply for this credential.
- It is also suggested that participants have a current certificate in First Aid and Infant and Child CPR. This certification must be earned no earlier than one term prior to graduation.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1523 | Overview of Child Care Center Management | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1701 | Child Growth and Development Birth-Eight | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2217 | Introduction to Language and Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| EEC 2223 | Early Childhood Art, Music, and Movement | 3 |
| EEC 2226 | Math and Science for Young Children | 3 |
| EEC 2251 | Developing Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2734 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| EEX 2010 | Introduction to Exceptional Education | 3 |
| Support Courses | ||
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 2 | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication 2 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
- 1
These courses meet the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) for the State of Florida. You must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age to earn this credential.
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Or any elective credit
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum 1, Fa, Sp | 3 |
| EEC 2251 | Developing Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers 1, Fa | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood 1, Fa | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum 1, Sp | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education 1 | 3 |
| MAT 1033 | Intermediate Algebra 2 | 3 |
| or SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | |
| EEC 1523 | Overview of Child Care Center Management | 3 |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| EEC 1701 | Child Growth and Development Birth-Eight | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| EEC 2217 | Introduction to Language and Emergent Literacy Fa | 3 |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| EEC 2223 | Early Childhood Art, Music, and Movement Sp | 3 |
| EEC 2226 | Math and Science for Young Children Sp | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| EEC 2734 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| EEX 2010 | Introduction to Exceptional Education | 3 |
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
These courses meet the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) for the State of Florida. You must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age to earn this credential.
- 2
You may take any 1000-2000 level course if MAT 1033 or SPC 2608 is not needed
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If no term is designated, course is offered every term.
- Fa
Course offered in fall term
- Sp
Course offered in spring term
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate how to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children age birth to five.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate how to maintain a commitment to professionalism.
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Demonstrate how to advance physical and intellectual competence for children age birth to five.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate how to ensure a well-run, purposeful program that is responsive to needs of children age birth to five and their parents.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate how to establish positive and productive relationships with families of children age birth to five.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate the support of social and emotional development and provisions of positive guidance for children age birth to five
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively