Early Care, Education, and Family Studies: Associate in Science
To earn an Associate in Science Degree in Early Care, Education, Family Studies, students must complete: (1) all course requirements with a minimum grade of “C” in each course; and (2) complete General Education Graduation Requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
| PSYC 2003 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1500 | Introduction to Early Care and Education: Principles and Practices | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1501 | Early Care, Education, and Family Studies Curriculum | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1521 | Practicum Field Experience | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1531 | The Child in Family/Community Relationships | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1571 | Child Study and Assessment | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1590 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1601 | Diversity in Early Care, Education and Family Studies | 3.00 Credits(s) |
Total Credit Hours: 24
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This degree does not prepare a student to transfer to a four-year college or university. However, certain courses may be transferrable to other colleges and universities. If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a TC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that TC requires for an associate degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the bachelor’s degree.