Pathway Information

  • Total Credits | 60
  • Pathway Result | Associate in Applied Science
  • Program Code | AAS.ECE
  • Special Notes | All courses listed on this program guide must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.” ECE courses require students to provide documentation of NO evidence of Child Abuse and Neglect. Students must pass ICHAT and National Sex Offender Registry background checks.

Pathway Course Sequence

Semester 1 | 17 Credits

  • ECE.101 Intro to Early Childhood Education (4 Credits) ^
  • ECE.112 Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators (4 Credits) ^
  • EDU.107 Introduction to Teaching (3 Credits)
  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition (3 Credits) ^
  • MAT.107 College Algebra (3 Credits) ^

Semester 2 | 17 Credits

  • ART.110 Basic Photography (3 Credits)
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication (3 Credits) ^ OR
    • COM.257 Public Speaking (3 Credits) ^
  • ECE.113 Observation and Assessment of Young Children (4 Credits) ^
  • ECE.114 Family & Educator Relationships (4 Credits) ^
  • HES.100 Human Lifespan Development (3 Credits) ^

Semester 3 | 12 Credits

  • CIS.100 Intro to Information Systems (3 Credits) ^
  • ECE.201 Child Guidance (3 Credits) ^
  • ECE.202 Creative Development of the Child (3 Credits) ^
  • ECE.206 Socialization and Child Development (3 Credits) ^

Semester 4 | 14 Credits

  • ECE.207 Early Childhood Education Capstone (2 Credits) ^
  • ECE.208 Administering an Early Education Program (3 Credits) ^
  • HUM.200 Modernity and Culture (3 Credits) ^ OR
    • HUM.242 Studies in Compassion (3 Credits) ^
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology (3 Credits) ^
  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America (3 Credits)

Additional Pathway Information

What's a pathway?

A pathway is a course sequence designed to help you explore interests and complete program of study requirements efficiently and affordably. You can explore more about specific courses in Self-Service.

Can I customize a pathway?

Pathways can be customized to meet your specific needs. Courses designated by a '^' are required and cannot be changed.

How do I create my pathway?

Applicants and current students are encouraged to meet with a Mid Mentor to create or edit their personalized pathway to success. Once created, students can view their customized pathway in Self-Service at any time. Schedule an appointment with a Mid Mentor today!

If you haven't yet applied to Mid, apply today and you'll be connected with a Mid Mentor soon to build your pathway.

 

Last Reviewed: March 2024