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College Catalog 2025 - 2026
Early Childhood Development, A.S.
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The Early Childhood Development, A.S. program engages students in the study of theory and practice with the purpose of preparing them to begin or enhance their career in early childhood education. The department does this by providing rigorous, research-based instruction, relevant field work and assignments with a focus on collaboration, equity and community. Students learn how to support and enrich the lives of children and families through high quality early education and care.
* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.
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Total Credits: 15
Semester 1 Advising Note - CORI/SORI/fingerprints after acceptance to program, before practicum course can be completed are required of all students in program. Those with concerns about this requirement should see the College’s CORI officer before beginning the program.
- ECE-103 and ECE-106 are courses required to be certified by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC).
- No other developmental Psychology courses MAY BE substituted for ECE-103 . Only ECE-103 is allowed for this degree plan and others will not be counted toward qualifications for certification by Massachusetts DEEC.
- New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community Cluster within their first year.
Total Credits: 15
Semester 2 Advising Note - ECE-101 , ECE-104 , and ECE-217 may not be taken unless student has received a C or better in ECE-103 in previous semester. Students without C or better in any ECE course will be barred from practicum until this measure is completed.
- ECE-101 and ECE-104 are courses required to be certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
- Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
Semester 3
- LIT-217 Children’s Literature I Credits: 3
- ECE-212 Families/Community in Early Childhood Ed Credits: 3
- ECE-220 Practicum in Early Childhood Education I Credits: 3 *
- Elective Career Elective Credits: 3
Electives:
ECE-108 Infant/Toddler Curriculum Development , ECE-207 Literacy Development and Learning for Children , ECE-209 Math Concepts & Learning for Children , ECE-210 Science Concepts & Learning for Children , ECE-118 Pedagogy of Play , SOC-211 The Family , SOC-203 Social Problems , PSY-201 Learning and Memory , ECE-202 Issues in Early Childhood Education , ECE-119 Field Experience in ECE , LIT-218 Children’s Literature II , ECE-213 Child Care Administration I , ECE-215 Supervisor in Early Childhood Education , ECE-223 CDA Professional Portfolio&Practicum - Elective Career Elective Credits: 3
Electives:
ECE-108 Infant/Toddler Curriculum Development , ECE-207 Literacy Development and Learning for Children , ECE-209 Math Concepts & Learning for Children , ECE-210 Science Concepts & Learning for Children , ECE-118 Pedagogy of Play , SOC-211 The Family , SOC-203 Social Problems , PSY-201 Learning and Memory , ECE-202 Issues in Early Childhood Education , ECE-119 Field Experience in ECE , LIT-218 Children’s Literature II , ECE-213 Child Care Administration I , ECE-215 Supervisor in Early Childhood Education , ECE-223 CDA Professional Portfolio&Practicum
Total Credits: 15
Semester 3 Advising Note Semester 4
- GenEd -SR Scientific Reasoning Credits: 4
- ECE-221 Practicum/Early Childhood Education II Credits: 3 *
- Elective Career Elective Credits: 3
Electives:
ECE-108 Infant/Toddler Curriculum Development , ECE-207 Literacy Development and Learning for Children , ECE-209 Math Concepts & Learning for Children , ECE-210 Science Concepts & Learning for Children , ECE-118 Pedagogy of Play , SOC-211 The Family , SOC-203 Social Problems , PSY-201 Learning and Memory , ECE-202 Issues in Early Childhood Education , ECE-119 Field Experience in ECE , LIT-218 Children’s Literature II , ECE-213 Child Care Administration I ECE-215 Supervisor in Early Childhood Education ECE-223 CDA Professional Portfolio&Practicum - GenEd -E General Education Elective Credits: 3
- ECE-208 Exceptional Lrnrs:Intro to Special Educ Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
Semester 4 Advising Note Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:
- Use knowledge of child development and relationships with children and families to understand children as individuals and plan for their unique development by organizing environments which facilitate development in all developmental areas.
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences using methods and materials which promote growth and development.
- Work with parents, families, and community leaders to support growth and development of children by engaging each child in meaningful experiences.
- Observe children in their care and be able to analyze and synthesize information about children so as to improve their own work with children, families, and communities.
- Analyze, evaluate and strengthen their work with children by reflecting upon effective practices and collaborating with other professionals in the field.
Career Outlook
Graduates of this program qualify for employment in a variety of settings, including childcare centers, preschools, head start programs, family childcare programs, and social service organizations. Students also may transfer to four-year colleges or universities in elementary education, human services work, or special education. Graduates of this program qualify as teachers and/or lead teachers of infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers outside of public school in the state of Massachusetts. Transfer Options
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