Early Childhood Education, A.A.

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The Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts degree is designed to prepare students to become highly qualified assistant teachers, teachers, or day care providers in a professional daycare for children ages birth through eight years (grade 3). Students will receive a broad understanding of the specific needs of young children and develop strategies for meeting those needs. This Associate of Arts degree is fully transferable to any college or university in New Mexico with an early childhood associate or bachelor’s degree. CNM offers early childhood coursework in English and in Spanish.

Note: Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all Early Childhood Education and elective courses to obtain an Early Childhood Education A.A. degree.

SJC First Year Experience Requirement: 3 Credits

FYEX-1110 First-Year Seminar 3

General Education Requirements: 32 Credits

Communications:

Mathematics:

Laboratory Science:

Choose two courses (with labs) from the following:

Social/Behavioral Science:

Humanities

Take one history course (3 credits) from the list below:

Creative and Fine Arts:

Creative and Fine Arts 3

Program Core Requirements: 32 Credits

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 64-67 Credits

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.