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Associate in Applied Science
 Career Pathway – Human Services and Education The Early Childhood Education Program prepares individuals to work in the child care field as preschool teachers, child care providers, licensed home child care providers, early childhood paraprofessionals, program directors, and assistant teachers. Students learn how to design, manage, and apply age-appropriate programming for children ages birth to 8 years. Graduates of the associate degree program meet the education requirements necessary for program directors under the state of Michigan Child Care Licensing Regulations. Some field work experience is required. This curriculum leads to an Associate in Applied Science and is designed for career entry and/or educational advancement. All students are encouraged to meet with the Early Childhood Education Program Manager before registering for classes. For more information call (269) 965-3931, extension 2399. Prerequisites Students should see the individual course descriptions section of this catalog for specific prerequisite information. Some early childhood course prerequisites may be waived, based on an individual’s experience with approval from the Early Childhood Education Program Manager. General Education The following courses provide general skills in speaking, writing, thinking, analyzing, cooperating, making choices and judgments, integrating, and creating that are required in many problem-solving and task-oriented situations.
° For options to fulfill the Critical Thinking and Creativity Electives, see page 33 of the College Catalog. Early Childhood Education Majors
and six credits selected from the following electives:
NOTE: In order for work experience to be used toward completing the requirements of the Early Childhood Internships, it must be currently observable and in a licensed early childhood setting. Call the Early Childhood Education Program Manager for more information at (269) 965-3931, ext. 2399. Recommended Course Sequence The four-semester sequence of courses recommended for the full-time student is:
NOTE: This is a recommended sequence only. Students should work with the Early Childhood Education Program Manager to individualize their education plans for this program. Certificate in Early Childhood Education This curriculum teaches students the skills and knowledge they need to know how to design and implement quality, age-appropriate learning activities for children ages birth to eight years. One internship experience is required. The Early Childhood Education Certificate option is designed as a potential second step of training between the CDA option and the associate degree in Early Childhood Education option. The Early Childhood Education Certificate option meets the education requirements necessary for program directors under the state of Michigan Child Care Licensing Regulations ONLY when it is accompanied with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or if the student has completed more than 60 academic credit hours. For more information on the CDA credential, refer to the “Child Development Associate (CDA) Training” section of this catalog or call the Early Childhood Education Program Manager at 269-965-3931, extension 2399. All students are encouraged to meet with the Early Childhood Education Program Manager before registering for classes. Prerequisites Students should see the individual course descriptions section of this catalog for specific prerequisite information. Some early childhood course prerequisites may be waived, based on an individual’s experience, with approval from the Early Childhood Education Program Manager.
Recommended Course Sequence Some courses do not require prerequisites and can be taken at any time. Please review the course descriptions for further information. If you desire to take 12 or more credit hours of instruction at any one time, it is recommended that you pursue the Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science curriculum, which requires some general education courses. You should work with the Early Childhood Education Program Manager to individualize your education plans for this program. Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Program Description The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition headquartered in Washington, DC. The CDA recognizes skills of early care givers and education professionals. It is designed for individuals who have work experience in early child care settings. The CDA represents a national effort to credential qualified caregivers who work with children ages birth to five. The CDA is different from the associate degree and certificate in Early Childhood Education conferred by KCC. KCC provides classes for academic credit that may be applied toward the completion of CDA education and training requirements. KCC does NOT award the CDA credential. The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition sets CDA assessment procedures and candidate requirements. KCC offers training toward the completion of the Direct Assessment CDA credential procedure. All interested students need to meet with the Early Childhood Education Program Manager prior to registering for classes. For more information call (269) 965-3931, extension 2399. Recommended Courses for CDA Training These courses are recommendations. Other early childhood courses may be able to apply toward the completion of CDA training requirements.
If you need work experience, you may need to take ECE 221, Early Childhood Internship I, and ECE 222, Early Childhood Internship II. A CDA candidate may choose to register for ECE 216, CDA Advisor Seminar, with approval from the Early Childhood Education Program Manager. This seminar class is designed to help students progress successfully through the CDA process. Michigan School-Age Credential (MI SAC) Training The Michigan School-Age Credential (MI SAC) is a credential awarded by the Michigan 4C Association—Child Advocacy Program. The MI SAC recognizes qualified caregivers who work with school-age children and can demonstrate their ability to nurture the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children ages 5 to 12 years. It is designed for individuals who currently work in licensed school-age settings. MI SAC is different from the associate degree in Early Childhood Education, the Early Childhood Education Certificate, and the Child Development Associate (CDA). Kellogg Community College provides classes that may be used toward the completion of the MI SAC training requirements. It does not award the MI SAC credential. Individuals who are interested in applying for the MI SAC must meet the requirements set forth by the Michigan 4C Association—Child Advocacy Program. All interested students need to meet with the Early Childhood Education Program Manager. For more information call 269-965-3931, ext. 2399.
° Required to meet the state of Michigan Child Care Licensing Requirements for Directors. The elective course needs to be chosen with the help of the Early Childhood Education Program Manager. |
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