Course variations

Course summary

The mission of the early childhood education program is to prepare students to work with children from birth through age eight in a variety of settings. Students will develop a thorough understanding of child development, the value of play in children's learning, and how to develop appropriate classroom practices. Students will also learn to advocate for ethical practices in the field of early childhood education. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be awarded an associate of applied science degree.

Program modules

The modules are as follows: EC 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Environments, and Curriculum, EC 103 Child Development, EC 112 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Children, EC 207 Diversity, Family, and Community, EC 225 Introduction to Special Education, EC 230 Math and Science in Early Childhood, EC 245 Literacy and Language Arts in Early Childhood, EC 228 Introduction to Educational Assessment and Planning, EC 260 Child Guidance and Discipline, EC 296 Early Childhood Externship I, EC 297 Early Childhood Externship II, EC 298 Early Childhood Externship III.

Entry requirement for international students

An applicant seeking admission to Andover College must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and is recognized by the student's home state. All applicants must complete an informational interview. They must obtain minimum TOEFL scores of 477 on the paper-based test or 153 on the computer-based test or Kaplan’s most advanced-level English language courses, if English is not the student’s primary language.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Andover College

Department name

Andover College