Early Childhood Education - Associate in Early Childhood Education
Students completing all of the Early Childhood coursework within the associate degree are eligible to apply for the One Year Vocational Certificate issued by the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department. For more information, contact the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department at 1-800-832-1321.
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(68 credits)
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 68 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
A grade of C- or better is required in all ECED and CEPY courses, as well as ENGL 1110G Composition I or ENGL 1110M Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1,2 | 4 |
| or ENGL 1110M | Composition I | |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1,2 | 3 |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication 2 | 3 | |
| Public Speaking 2 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Honors 2 | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2134G | Fundamentals of Elementary Math II 1,2 | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior 2 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose two from the following (total of 8 credits from different prefixes/areas): | ||
| Group A: | ||
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory 2 | 4 | |
or ASTR 1115G | Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | |
| Group B: | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory 2 | 4 | |
| Contemporary Problems in Biology 2 | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory 2 | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory 2 | 4 | |
| Group C: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) 2 | 4 | |
or CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | |
| Group D: | ||
| Physical Geology 2 | 4 | |
or GEOG 1110G | Physical Geography | |
| Group E: | ||
| Survey of Physics with Lab 2 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 2 | 4 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World History I 2 | 3 | |
| World History II 2 | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I 2 | 3 | |
| Western Civilization II 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art 2 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz 2 | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music 2 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| HIST 1110G | United States History I 2 | 3 |
| or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| MATH 1134 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology 2 | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics 2 | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles 2 | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics 2 | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography 2 | 3 | |
or GEOG 1130G | Human Geography | |
| Introduction to Political Science 2 | 3 | |
or POLS 1120G | American National Government | |
| Introduction to Sociology 2 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements (29 credits) | ||
| ECED 1110 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning 1 | 3 |
| ECED 1115 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition 1 | 2 |
| ECED 1120 | Guiding Young Children 1 | 3 |
| ECED 1125 | Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs 1 | 3 |
| ECED 1130 | Family and Community Collaboration 1 | 3 |
| ECED 2110 | Professionalism | 2 |
| ECED 2115 | Introduction to Language, Literacy, and Reading 1 | 3 |
| ECED 2120 | Curriculum Development through Play Birth through Age 4 (PreK) 1 | 3 |
| ECED 2121 | Curriculum Development through Play Birth through Age 4 (PreK) Practicum 1 | 2 |
| ECED 2130 | Curriculum Development and Implementation Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3 | 3 |
| ECED 2131 | Curriculum Development and Implementation Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3 Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credits | 68 | |
- 1
Courses are required to apply for the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
- 2
G Courses are part of the New Mexico General Education Requirements.
- 3
MATH 1134 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I is required for this degree but students may need to complete prerequisite(s) prior to enrolling in this course depending on math placement and completion of ENGL 1110G Composition I or ENGL 1110M Composition I.
(68 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 68 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
A grade of C- or better is required in all ECED and CEPY courses, as well as ENGL 1110G Composition I or ENGL 1110M Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I or Composition I | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | ||
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | ||
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| ECED 1110 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
| ECED 1115 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| MATH 1134 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| ECED 1130 | Family and Community Collaboration | 3 |
| ECED 1125 | Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs | 3 |
| ECED 1120 | Guiding Young Children | 3 |
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking or Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2134G | Fundamentals of Elementary Math II | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following (total of 8 credits from different prefixes/areas): | 4 | |
| Group A: | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| Group B: | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Contemporary Problems in Biology | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Group C: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) or General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Group D: | ||
| Physical Geography or Physical Geology | ||
| Group E: | ||
| Survey of Physics with Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| World History I or World History II or Western Civilization I or Western Civilization II | ||
| ECED 2120 | Curriculum Development through Play Birth through Age 4 (PreK) | 3 |
| ECED 2121 | Curriculum Development through Play Birth through Age 4 (PreK) Practicum | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| United States History I or United States History II | ||
| ECED 2115 | Introduction to Language, Literacy, and Reading | 3 |
| ECED 2110 | Professionalism | 2 |
| ECED 2130 | Curriculum Development and Implementation Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3 | 3 |
| ECED 2131 | Curriculum Development and Implementation Age 3 (PreK) through Grade 3 Practicum | 2 |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following (total of 8 credits from different prefixes/areas): | 4 | |
| Group A: | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory or The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | ||
| Group B: | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Contemporary Problems in Biology | ||
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Group C: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) or General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | ||
| Group D: | ||
| Physical Geology or Physical Geography | ||
| Group E: | ||
| Survey of Physics with Lab | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |