Associate of Arts Degree, Early Childhood Development and Education

Effective for students admitted to the College of Education and Human Ecology beginning Summer 2026

University Requirements (33 Hours)

General Educational Requirements

• Writing and Information Literacy (3 Hours)
  • English 1110.01 or 1110.02 or 1110.03 (3)
• Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (or Data Analysis) (3-5 Hours)
• Natural Science (must include lab) (7 Hours)
  • Human Nutrition 2410 (4)
• Literary and Visual Performing Arts (3 Hours)
• Social Science (3 Hours)
  • PSYCH 1100 (3)
• Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Diversity (3)

General Education Electives (choose from the following GE Options to reach 33 hours):

• Natural Science – up to one additional course (3-5 hours)
• Social Science – up to one additional course (3 hours) (HDFS 2350 recommended)
• Embedded Literacy Writing Course (3 hours) (HDFS 2367 recommended)
• Embedded Literacy Data Analysis Course (3 hours)
• Foreign Language – up to 12 hours
• Theme Coursework – up to 12 hours

Core Requirements (28 Hours)

• ESEPSY 2309 Psychological Perspectives on Education (3)
• ESSSPED 2251 Inclusive Citizenship: Understanding and Embracing Neurodiversity and Exceptionality (3)
• HDFS 2200 Family Development (Virtual Lab School Equivalent) (3)
• HDFS 2410 Child Development (Virtual Lab School Equivalent) (3)
• HDFS 3300 Promoting Early Language & Literacy Development in ECDE (3)
• HDFS 3310 Developing Age Appropriate Curriculum for ECDE (3)
• TLCTE 2820 Creativity and the Creative Arts in ECDE (3)
• HDFS 3189.01 Field Work with Targeted Populations: Children (Virtual Lab School Equivalent) (1)
• HDFS 3450 Positive Guidance of Young Children in Group Contexts (Virtual Lab School Equivalent) (3)
• HDFS 3800 Professional Development (Virtual Lab School Equivalent) (1)
• KNSFHP 1103 Introduction to Health and Wellness in American Society (Virtual Lab School Equivalent) (2)

Minimum SEM HR Required: 61