Early Childhood Education Major, A.S.

Early Childhood Education

The University of Southern Indiana offers both bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs to prepare teachers of young children.

Associate Degree

The Early Childhood Education associate degree requires a grade of C or better in all courses applied toward degree requirements, a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and a 2.50 major GPA.

The Associate of Science degree in early childhood education is a program designed to give prospective preschool teachers and child care workers the understanding in child development and the practical experiences needed to work effectively with young children. Students who complete this program will be prepared for employment in public school child care facilities, and other child care facilities such as day care centers, day care homes, private and cooperative nursery schools, church-affiliated programs, and Head Start classrooms. Students completing the associate degree also would be eligible to apply many of the completed courses toward a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary education. 

Early Childhood Education – Associate Degree Requirements

Core 39

Professional Education (30 hours)

• EDUC 203 - Introduction to Children’s Literature Credits: 3
• EDUC 241 - Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• EDUC 242 - Growth and Development: Early Childhood Credits: 3
• EDUC 246 - Language and Literacy in the Early Years Credits: 3
• EDUC 255 - Growth and Development: Infants and Toddlers Credits: 3
• EDUC 256 - Guidance of Young Children Credits: 3
• EDUC 261 - Special Needs: Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• EDUC 344 - Family, School, Community Partnerships Credits: 3
• EDUC 355 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• EDUC 386 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 3