Early Childhood Education AAS
The education department at HCCC is dedicated to preparing future teachers to successfully enter the field of education. The Early Childhood Associates in Applied Science prepares students to immediately enter the workforce. Graduates are prepared to begin their career working with three- to five-year-olds as assistant teachers.
While at HCCC our education students have the opportunity to learn in our state-of-the-art Early Childhood laboratory classroom. The laboratory is filled with apple computers and classroom educational materials, which gives students the opportunity to not only learn theory through class discussions but also engage in hands-on-learning which deepens their understand of child development and the field of education. The classroom serves as a computer lab for educational students at scheduled times throughout the week.
The education department is dedicated to providing students a superior educational experience which is based upon current research and the characteristics we believe quality teachers embody. We believe quality teachers are committed to social justice, educating diverse students, providing culturally responsive curriculum, inclusive education, and working to end bias.
We invite you to explore our various degree programs, attend an open house, and meet our faculty. Your career awaits!
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Non-Transferable Options/Degree
Completion of this program prepares students to work as group teachers in child care centers, early intervention programs, as family or community workers, and in other child and family programs.
- Major
- Early Childhood Education
- Degree
- Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
Description
Graduates of this program are eligible to work as group teachers in child care centers, early intervention programs, as family or community workers, and in other child and family programs. With 60 college credits students can apply for a Substitute Teacher's Certificate for New Jersey public schools. Many school districts now require that teacher assistants and paraprofessionals hold an Associate Degree. All of the General Education and Liberal Arts course work and six credits of ECE/EDU/SED classes are applicable and transferable to many teacher education programs at four-year colleges.
Requirements
Complete CSS-100
| CSS-100 College Student Success |
Complete the following groups:
COMPLETE ENG-101
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
COMPLETE ENG-102
| ENG-102 College Composition II |
Complete 1 Mathematics Elective.
MAT-123 or MAT-100 MATH ELECTIVE
Complete the following course:
| PSY-101 Introduction to Psychology |
Complete the following groups:
ENG-112, BIO-100 SOC-101 and CSC-100
| ENG-112 Speech |
| CSC-100 Intro to Computers and Computing |
| BIO-100 General Biology |
| SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology |
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
COMPLETE ECE-201 CDP-100 or CDI-100
| ECE-201 Intro to Early Childhood Educ |
| CDP-100 Preschool CDA Workshop |
| CDI-100 Infant/Toddler CDA Workshop I |
COMPLETE ECE-211 or CDP-110
| ECE-211 Early Childhood Curriculum |
| CDP-110 Preschool CDA Workshop II |
CDI-110 or ECE-230
| CDI-110 Infant/Toddler CDA Workshop II |
| ECE-230 Infant and Toddler Curriculum |
COMPLETE ECE-216 CDI-120 or CDP-120
| ECE-216 Clinical Observations |
| CDP-120 Field Experience in a Preschool |
| CDI-120 Field Experience Infant/Toddler Setting |
Complete the following courses:
| ECE-215 Emerging Literacy |
| ECE-214 Guiding the Young Child's Behavior |
| INTD-250 The Child, Family and Community |
| PSY-211 Developmental Psychology I |
| LIT-209 Children's Literature |
TAKE SED-235 or SED-290
| SED-235 Young Children With Special Needs |
| SED-290 Inclusive Teaching and Learning |
TAKE INTD-250 or SOC-260
| INTD-250 The Child, Family and Community |
| SOC-260 Race and Ethnic Relations |
Take 1 course from Humanities or Diversity
Graduate Testimonial
We look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Use one of the links below to start your journey at HCCC!
Are you ready to get started?
- Apply today.
- Visit our Admissions and Financial Aid page for more information.
Are you looking for more information?
- Contact the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at (201) 360-4750 or via email at HUM-SSFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE.
- View other programs in the Social Science and Education Meta-Major or view all Academic Pathways.
- For more information on Humanities and Social Sciences careers, visit Career Coach.
Are you looking for other options?
- Visit the School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
- Visit HCCC’s Early College program page.
- Thinking about transfer? Visit the Transfer Pathways page.
Contact Information
Dr. Angela Pack
71 Sip Avenue (Room 520)
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4656
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