Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree – Liberal Arts
Early Childhood Education Option
This degree is for those who plan to pursue a B.A. degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education at a four-year college. This degree program provides a well-rounded liberal arts education – for smooth transfer – with a focus on early childhood education. Graduates should be able to:
- Communicate effectively in standard English and be proficient in math.
- Use analytical and critical thinking skills to do research.
- Understand the complex world of history and politics and be familiar with the basic concepts of social and natural science.
- Gain aesthetic appreciation and maintain a lifelong interest in learning.
Sample Program
Please check with your advisor for changes in curriculum, articulations, and state certifications.
Humanities (27 credits) | |
AE 101 | Art Appreciation |
EN 101 | Composition I |
EN 102 | Composition II |
ENS 106 | Public Speaking |
EN 205 | Introduction to Literature |
EN 209 | Introduction to Children’s Literature |
HI 101 | History of Western Civilization I |
HI 201 | U.S. History I |
PH 101 | Introduction to Philosophy |
Diversity Course* | |
Math (6 credits) | |
MA 101 | College Math I |
MA 102 | College Math II or |
MA 103 | Basic Statistics |
Laboratory Science (8 credits) | |
Two college-level laboratory science courses | |
Social Science (6 credits) | |
Choose any two courses: | |
EC 101 | Economics I |
GE 101 | Cultural Geography |
PL 101 | Introduction to Political Science |
PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology |
SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology |
SO 202 | Cultural Anthropology |
Computer Literacy (3 credits) | |
CIS 101 | Computer Concepts and Applications or |
CIS Elective | |
Humanities Electives (6 credits) | |
PS 102 | Human Growth and Development or |
SO 203 | Marriage and Family (highly recommended) or |
Early Childhood Ed Electives (9 credits) | |
ECE 200 | ECE in Contemporary America |
ECE 201 | Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior |
ECE 220 | Emerging Literacy or |
ECE 293 | Including the Exceptional Child |
Total Credits for Degree: 65 | |
*Students transferring to William Paterson University must take SO 102, Institutional Racism. All other students please see page for Diversity Course choices. | |