Early Childhood Education AAS Degree Courses

Program Details
Award Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits 61
Program Start Fall, Spring

2024–2025 Suggested Sequence of Study

The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.

When registering for classes refer to Self-Service > Student Planning to view your specific program requirements, your progress, and ensure proper registration. See Registering for Credit Classes for registration information and instructions.

Courses and costs are subject to change. See what's included in the cost calculation.

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Term 1
ECE-103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits $716.00
ECE-158 Early Childhood Curriculum I 3 credits $683.00
ECE-170 Child Growth and Development
Offered Online
3 credits $675.00
ECE-221 Infant/Toddler Care and Education 3 credits $675.00
ENG-105 Composition I 3 credits $675.00 or
COM-781 Written Communication in the Workplace 3 credits $675.00
Total Credits: 15
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,424.00

Term 2
ECE-133 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 credits $774.00
ECE-159 Early Childhood Curriculum II 3 credits $675.00
ECE-243 Early Childhood Guidance 3 credits $675.00
ECE-274 Field Experience I
Placed in variety of classrooms 8 hours per week for 16 weeks
Students must pass a DHS Criminal History Record Check and an FBI Fingerprint Check before being placed in Field Experience courses. 2 credits $475.00
ECE-944 Field Experience Seminar I
Offered Online
Students must pass a DHS Criminal History Record Check and an FBI Fingerprint Check before being placed in Field Experience courses. 1 credits $225.00
MAT-772 Applied Math 3 credits $675.00 or
Math Elective 3 credits
Total Credits: 15
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,499.00

Term 3
ECE-125 School Age Care
Offered Online
2 credits $450.00
ECE-260 Current Topics and Issues in Child Care
Offered Online
2 credits $450.00
ECE-284 Field Experience II
Placed in preschool classroom 8 hours per week for 16 weeks
Students must pass a DHS Criminal History Record Check and an FBI Fingerprint Check before being placed in Field Experience courses. 2 credits $450.00
ECE-298 Career Strategies for Early Childhood
Offered Online
2 credits $450.00
ECE-299 Early Childhood Professional Portfolio
Offered Online
1 credits $225.00
ECE-945 Field Experience Seminar II
Offered Online
Students must pass a DHS Criminal History Record Check and an FBI Fingerprint Check before being placed in Field Experience courses. 1 credits $225.00
EDU-130 Home, School, and Community Relations
Offered Online
3 credits $675.00
PSY-102 Human and Work Relations 3 credits $675.00 or
PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits $675.00 or
SOC-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits $675.00
Total Credits: 16
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,600.00

Term 4
ECE-250 Advanced Curriculum Planning
Offered Online
3 credits $675.00
ECE-290 Early Childhood Program Administration
Offered Online
3 credits $675.00
EDU-235 Children's Literature
Offered Online
3 credits $675.00
EDU-246 Including Diverse Learners
Offered Online
3 credits $675.00
SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 credits $675.00 or
SPC-112 Public Speaking 3 credits $675.00
Total Credits: 15
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,375.00

Math Electives
MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts 3 credits $675.00
MAT-112 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 credits $675.00
MAT-121 College Algebra 4 credits $900.00
MAT-128 Precalculus 4 credits $900.00
MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry 3 credits $675.00
MAT-156 Statistics 3 credits $675.00
MAT-210 Calculus I 4 credits $900.00

Cost Calculations

Calculations are based on 2024–2025 resident tuition and fees and course fees.

Cost calculations are provided for informational purposes only and are not a guarantee of charges.

Course Cost Calculation

Resident tuition and fees per credit hour × course credits + course fee (if applicable).

Total Tuition + Course Fees Calculation

Sum of tuition and course fees for all courses for the term.

If more than one course can be taken to fulfill the requirement, the first course listed is used in the total tuition and fees calculation.

Additional costs not included in the cost calculations:

Contact Information

Academic/College Success Advisor

Lisa Ciesielski
Student Services
Hawkeye Center 208
319-296-4433
Email Lisa Ciesielski

Faculty Advisors

Last Names A – M

Jane Even
Black Hawk Hall 236
319-296-2329 ext.1431
Email Jane Even

Last Names N – Z

Emily Knutson
Black Hawk Hall 236
319-296-2329 ext.1558
Email Emily Knutson

Administrative Assistant

Kathy Konrardy
Black Hawk Hall 258
319-296-4012
Email Kathy Konrardy

Dean

Liberal and Applied Arts and Human Services

Dr. Mike Leary
Black Hawk Hall 258
319-296-4041
Email Dr. Mike Leary

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