Preschool Specialization

Students must have a high school diploma or GED® certificate and take a placement exam, if not exempt by the State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315.

• This program may be started during the fall or spring semesters.
• This program offers students:
  • Experiential learning opportunities
  • Highly qualified professors

CCP Core Courses (see Child Care Professional)

• EEC 1001 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits 
• CHD 1220 – Child Growth & Development: Infant & Preschool 3 credits 
• EEC 2300 – Cognitive Experiences for Young Children 3 credits 
• EEC 1600 – Guiding the Young Child 3 credits 

These 12 hours cannot be a combination of 12 Personal Enrichment hours; they must be declared as a major in the degree or certificate-seeking process.

Students will earn 12 college credits towards the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education.

Students will demonstrate their understanding of child development, determine factors influencing the child, and create a plan of action to support the child.

• CHD1220
  • No textbook required.
• EEC1001
  • Copple, C., Bredekamp, S., & Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2011). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice: An introduction for teachers of infants & toddlers. Washington, D.C.: NAEYC.  
  • Copple, C. & Bredekamp, S. (2006). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice: An introduction for teachers of children 3 to 6. Washington, D.C.: NAEYC.  
  • Copple, C. & Bredekamp, S. (Eds.). (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs: Serving children from birth through age 8 (3^rd ed.). Washington, D.C.: NAEYC. 
• EEC1600
  • Marion, M. (2019). Guidance of young children (10^th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson. 
• EEC2300
  • Gronlund, G. (2014). Making early learning standards come alive 2^nd ed.). St. Paul, MN: Red Leaf Press.