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Technical Program

Early Childhood Care and Education (AAS.ECE)

Associate Degree in Applied Science

The Early Childhood Care and Education program provides the academic background and practical experience necessary to operate a private, home day care and teach or direct in child care facilities. Additional employment opportunities include nursery schools, Head Start programs, and paraprofessional teacher's aide in primary grades. The program is especially suited to individuals who enjoy working and teaching young children and to those having a caring and patient personality. A “C” average in required Early Childhood Care and Education core classes must be maintained by students prior to enrolling in ECE 125.


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Teresa Lang
(217) 234-5426
tlang@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair
one cross Course only offered fall semester
Footnote 2 Course only offered spring and summer semester
Footnote 3 Course only offered spring semester
Footnote 4 Courses offered in odd numbered years only
Footnote 5 Courses offered in even numbered years only
Footnote 6 SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
Footnote 7 Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
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First Year
First Semester
ENG 098
Students will learn the principles of communications by listening, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area.

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 Communications I
3
ENG 120
Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.


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 		or
Composition I * 		 
ECE 100
This course focuses on an overview of early childhood care and education that includes basic values, professional disposition, program operation, historical influences, assessment, and structure. Includes 20 hours of practicum.

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 Intro to Early Childhood Education
3
ECE 110
This course focuses on the use of positive redirective techniques in shaping behavior so children can learn self discipline and self control. Observation of discipline problems and analyzation of procedures are required of the student.

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 Child Behavior and Management
3

Elective
2 - 3
BIO 120 or BIO 100
An introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things.

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Course Objective


 Natural Science or Biological Science
3 - 4
  Total Semester Hours:
14 - 16
 
Second Semester
ECE 081
This course provides students experience in preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities. Students gain understanding of classroom management techniques and areas of focus when planning. The course includes 30 hours of practical experience in the on-site Child Care Lab.


Prerequisites: ECE 100 or approval by program coordinator


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 Early Childhood Clinical
1
ART 165
A comprehensive overview of vocabulary and theories involving the elements and principles of design used in creating visual art with a studio experience geared to students pursuing a child care or elementary education degree.

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 Fundamentals of Art
3
ART 250
A survey of the visual arts from Ancient to contemporary times, an understanding the major cultural and historical relationships to the art forms.

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 		or
Understanding Art 		 
MUS 229
A general humanities course studying various types and forms of music and the historical development of the art form. Surveys music literature from Middle Ages to present.

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 or
Understanding Music 		 
EDU 190
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of exceptional children, including a survey of the child's developmental traits and examination of appropriate intervention techniques. A 30 hour practical lab is required in this course.

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 Introduction to Special Education
3
PSY 271
Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing concepts and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology.

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 Introduction to Psychology
3
SPE 111
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

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 Introduction to Speech Communication
3

Elective
2 - 3
  Total Semester Hours:
15 - 16
 

Second Year
First Semester
ECE 095
This course provides students an understanding of the value of and practical experience in preparing creative activities and experiences for children. The student is given many opportunities to explore, develop, and appreciate various types of creative media for preschool children.

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 		Creative Activities For Children
4
ECE 051
This courses emphasizes the characteristics of high quality infant/toddler caregivers, curriculum, indoor/outdoor space and play equipment/toys vital for developmental learning. Course requirements include 20 hours of hands-on practicum in a community setting.

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 		Infant/Toddler Environment
3
SOC 280
Study of human interaction focusing on social influences shaping personality, structure and dynamics of human society. Topics include: sociological perspective, culture, society, social interaction; social change in global perspective; socialization; families; social class; and social stratification; race and ethnicity; and deviance.

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 		Introduction to Sociology
3
HED 178
The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.

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 		Responding to Emergencies
2
PSY 274
Study of theories and methods used to study development, from conception to adolescence. Topics include physical, sensory and perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and gender development, as well as family, peer, and institutional influences on development.

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 		Child Development
3
ECE 102
This course focuses on the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children in group settings as well as the personal health of the individual. Emphasis is placed on preventive health through education and the development of healthy habits.

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 		Health/Safety/Nutrition Young Child
3
  Total Semester Hours:
18
 
Second Semester
ECE 120
This course prepares the student for the Field Experience practicum (ECE125) and includes preparation of credentials for seeking employment.


Prerequisites: Mod prior to ECE 125 or approval of program coordinator


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 		Field Experience Seminar *
1
ECE 087
This course focuses on state rules and regulations for operating a licensed child care facility. Room layout of an efficient facility, arrangement of outside playground areas, and the selection of furniture and equipment will also be discussed.

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 		Organization/Management of Pre-Schools
3
ECE 083
This course enables students to do total program planning consistent with the developmental needs of children.

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 		Instructional Methods
3
EDU 103
This course features practical ways to use various types of technology for the K-12 classroom teacher. This is a basic course in microcomputers, their operation, and utilization in K-12 classrooms.


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or HS computer application class


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 		Teaching/Learning with Technology
3
PED 172
Focuses on games and activities for elementary and secondary level including body mechanics, basic exercises and rhythms. Includes team games for secondary level. EDU-101 is taken simultaneously.

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 		Basic Activities Elementary/Secondary Child
2
ECE 125
Supervised practicum designed for Early Childhood and Child & Family Services and Paraprofessional Education majors to provide on-the-job experience. Practicum will include application of: program and classroom management skills, managing daily routines, curriculum development, agency policies and regulations, and enhancement of family involvement.


Prerequisites: Enrolled in ECE 120 and approval by program coordinator. A "C" average in ECE and EDU prefix courses is required.


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 		Field Experience *
4
  Total Semester Hours:
16
 


Total Program Hours: 63 - 66

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