Mar 29, 2025

2024-2025 College Catalog

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2024-2025 College Catalog

Early Childhood Education, AAT

Location(s): SCC Main Campus

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General Education Requirements (40 credits)

Mathematics

Select one of the following:

MAT 156 - College Algebra-Educators 4 Credit(s)
MAT 158 - College Algebra- General Education 4 Credit(s)

Communication

English Requirement

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)

Communications Requirement

Select one of the following:

COM 101 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 106 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)

Social Science

*Preferred by most transfer institutions and meets state requirement.

Complete the following:

PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
HIS 102 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credit(s) *
OR
HIS 146 - Western Civilizations Modern European 3 Credit(s)
POL 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s) *
OR
POL 102 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s)

Natural Science

Must take 2 classes and 2 corresponding labs

BIO 105 - Essentials of Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIO 106 - Essentials of Biology Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
PHY 111 - Introduction to Physical Science 3 Credit(s)
PHY 113 - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
CHM 101 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
CHM 103 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit(s)

Humanities

EDU 225 - Literature for Children 3 Credit(s)

Choose one course:

LIT 200 - World Mythology 3 Credit(s)
LIT 201 - Mythology in Western Culture 3 Credit(s)
LIT 207 - Introduction to the Bible As Literature- The Original Testament: Genesis Through Malachi 3 Credit(s)
LIT 210 - American Literature From Beginnings -1865 3 Credit(s)
LIT 215 - Introduction to Poetry 3 Credit(s)
LIT 220 - American Literature From 1865 - Present 3 Credit(s)
LIT 222 - Native American Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 223 - African American Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 230 - Contemporary Fiction 3 Credit(s)
LIT 240 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 250 - English Literature Before 1800 3 Credit(s)
LIT 252 - Introduction to Shakespeare 3 Credit(s)
LIT 260 - English Literature After 1800 3 Credit(s)
LIT 271 - Literature & Contemporary Cultures 3 Credit(s)
LIT 272 - World Literature-Ancient World Through Renaissance 3 Credit(s)
LIT 273 - World Literature - Enlightenment to Present 3 Credit(s)
LIT 275 - Holocaust Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 280 - Gender Issues in Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 205 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 289 - Writing About Literature 3 Credit(s)

Elective

* If choosing to take economics, please first determine which economics course will transfer to your four-year school of choice.

Choose one:

GEO 100 - Principles of Geography 3 Credit(s)
ECO 100 - Survey Economics 3 Credit(s) *
ECO 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s) *
ECO 120 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s) *
EDU 247 - Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s) **

College 101 Requirement

COL 101 - College Success Seminar 1 Credit(s)

Core Course Requirements (18 credits)

All EDU courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher and cumulative GPA of 3.00

EDU 101 - Introduction to Teacher Education 1 Credit(s)
EDU 212 - Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society 3 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Technology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 240 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 285 - Teaching Profession With Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
EDU 286 - Teach & Learn in Schools -Practicum 4 Credit(s)
EDU 290 - Portfolio Assessment in Education 1 Credit(s)

Electives (6 credits)

*Courses are a part of the Statewide Articulation AAT Agreement

Choose 2 Courses From Below

EDU 125 - Literacy & Storytelling for Young Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 202 - Music, Move, & Creative Play for Young Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 205 - Children, Families & Communities 3 Credit(s)
EDU 208 - Nutrition, Health, & Safety of Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 217 - Educating Young Children with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
EDU 242 - Art for Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 247 - Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s) *
EDU 250 - Education of Exceptional Learners 3 Credit(s) *
EDU 252 - Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 Credit(s)
EDU 255 - Social Communication & Sensory Integration 3 Credit(s)