The program focuses on the practical application of current theory
and knowledge in the field of early childhood research and education.
Students learn through the college classroom as well as field
experiences in both the public school classroom and the nationally accredited Kilgore College Early Childhood Center under the supervision of model early childhood teachers. All courses are based on specific competencies that have been identified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, employers, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The department offers an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, four (4) certificates, and an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, which leads to public school teacher certification.
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Degree
First Year
| Course |
Course ID |
First Semester |
Sem Hours |
| TECA |
1311 |
Educating Young Children |
3 |
| CDEC |
1413 |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* |
4 |
| CDEC |
2426 |
Administration of Programs for Children I |
4 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Grammar & Composition |
3 |
| MATH |
1333 |
Mathematical Topics |
3 |
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17 |
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| Course |
Course ID |
Second Semester |
Sem Hours |
| BCIS |
1305 |
Business Computer Applications |
3 |
| TECA |
1354 |
Child Growth & Development |
3 |
| TECA |
1318 |
Wellness of the Young Child |
3 |
| CDEC |
1421 |
The Infant and Toddler |
4 |
| SPCH |
1315 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
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16 |
Second Year
| Course |
Course ID |
First Semester |
Sem Hours |
| CDEC |
2474 |
Preschool Children: Learning Environments, Activities, & Materials |
4 |
| TECA |
1303 |
Families, School & Community |
3 |
| CDEC |
1459 |
Children with Special Needs |
4 |
| GOVT |
2305 |
Government of the United States |
3 |
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14 |
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| Course |
Course ID |
Second Semester |
Sem Hours |
| CDEC |
1419 |
Child Guidance |
4 |
| CDEC |
2441 |
The School-Age Child OR CDEC 1456 Emergent Literacy |
4 |
| CDEC |
2486 |
Internship: Child Care Provider/Assistant |
4 |
| MUSI |
1306 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
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15 |
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Total Hours |
62 |
Certificates
Infant and Toddler Caregiving +5222B
First Year |
First Semester |
Course |
|
Semester Hours |
TECA 1311 |
Educating Young Children |
3 |
CDEC 1413 > |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* |
4 |
CDEC 1419 > |
Child Guidance* |
4 |
CDEC 2426 |
Administration of Programs for Children I |
4 |
CDEC 1421 |
The Infant and Toddler** |
4 |
|
Total Hours 19 |
Preschool Teaching +5222D
Course |
|
Semester Hours |
TECA 1311 |
Educating Young Children |
3 |
CDEC 1413 > |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* |
4 |
CDEC 1419 > |
Child Guidance* |
4 |
CDEC 2426 |
Administration of Programs for Children I |
4 |
CDEC 2474 |
Preschool Children: Learning Environments, Activities, & Materials** |
4 |
|
|
Total Hours 19 |
School-Age Child Caregiving +5222E
Course |
|
Semester Hours |
TECA 1311 |
Educating Young Children |
3 |
CDEC 1413 > |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* |
4 |
CDEC 1419 > |
Child Guidance* |
4 |
CDEC 2426 |
Administration of Programs for Children I |
4 |
CDEC 2441 |
The School-Age Child** |
4 |
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Total Hours 19 |
Administrator's Credential +5222A
Course |
|
Semester Hours |
TECA 1311 |
Educating Young Children |
3 |
CDEC 1413 > |
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs* |
4 |
CDEC 1419 > |
Child Guidance* |
4 |
CDEC 2426 |
Administration of Programs for Children I |
4 |
TECA 1318 |
Wellness of the Young Child |
3 |
CDEC 2428 |
Administration of Programs for Children II** |
4 |
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Total Hours 22 |
+ Course of study identification number.
> Designates courses which articulate with high school courses.
* Students who have successfully passed High School Early Childhood Professions I and II may receive credit for articulated CDEC course(s).
** Capstone Experience.
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Marketable Skills Achievement Award
| Course |
Course Name |
Semester Hours |
| TECA 1311 |
Educating Young Children |
3 |
| TECA 1354 |
Child Growth & Development |
3 |
| CDEC 1456 |
Emergent Literacy in Early Childhood |
4 |
| CDEC 1393 |
Special Topics in Early Childhood & Teaching |
3 |
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Total Hours: 13 |
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
Leading To Initial Texas Teacher Certification
EC-6, 4-8, EC-12 Special Education
Credit Hours To Be Completed |
Communication |
6 hours
ENGL 1301 & 1302
3 hours
SPCH 1315 , SPCH 1321 |
9 |
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Mathematics |
6-9 hours
MATH 1314 , 1350 , 1351 |
6-9 |
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Natural Sciences |
11-12 hours to be selected from
BIOL 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409 , 2401 , 2402 , 2406 , 2421 or
CHEM 1405 , 1406 , 1411 , 1412 , 2423 , 2425 , or
GEOL 1301, 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 2407 , or
PHYS 1401 , 1402 , 1405, 1411, 1412, 2425 , 2426 |
11-12 |
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Humanities and Visual Performing Arts |
3 hours to be selected from
ARTS 1301 , 1303 , 1304 ; DANC 2303 ;
DRAM 1310 , 2361 , 2362 , 2366 ; or MUSI 1306 , 1310
3 hours to be selected from
ENGL 2322 , 2323 , 2326 , 2332 , 2333 |
6 |
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Social and Behavioral
Sciences/History/ Government |
6 hours to be selected from
HIST 1301 , 1302 , or 2301
6 hours
GOVT 2305 , 2306
3 hours
TECA 1354 or Core Social Science elective |
15 |
|
Institutional Options |
3 hours to be selected from
BCIS 1305 , COSC 1336 , or COSC 1337 and
2 hours selected from
KINE 1218 , 1230 , 1238 , 1245 , 1247 , 1248 , 1250 , 2247 , 2248
or (2) 1-hour activity courses |
5 |
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Other Required Courses |
3-6 hours to be selected from:
EDUC 1301, EDUC 2301 |
3-6 |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
60 |
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
Leading To Initial Texas Teacher Certification
8-12, EC-12 Other Than Special Education Certification
AAT Components - Total: 60 SCHs
- Completed Core Curriculum (46 SCHs) PLUS:
- EDUC 1301 and EDUC 2301 (3-6 SCHs)
- content area teaching fields/academic disciplines (up to 12 SCHs)
Grades 8-12 Certification (areas)
- 8-12 History
- 8-12 Social Studies
- 8-12 Mathematics
- 8-12 Life Sciences
- 8-12 Physical Sciences
- 8-12 Science
- 8-12 English Language Arts & Reading
- 8-12 Computer Science
- 8-12 Technology Applications
- 8-12 Health Science Technology Education
- 8-12 Speech
- 8-12 Journalism
- 8-12 Business Education
- 8-12 Marketing Education
- 8-12 Mathematics & Physics
- 8-12 Agriculture Sciences and Technology
- 6-12 Technology Education
- 8-12 Foreign Languages
- 8-12 Family and Consumer Sciences
- 8-12 Dance
- 8-12 Mathematics & Physical Science & Engineering
- 8-12 Human Development and Family Science
- 8-12 Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science
- 8-12 Other content area teaching fields/academic disciplines
EC-Grade 12 Certification (areas)
- EC-12 Music
- EC-12 Physical Education
- EC-12 Art
- EC-12 Health
- EC-12 Theatre Arts
- EC-12 Technology Applications
- EC-12 Languages other than English
- EC-12 Other non-special education fields
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A description of all courses offered at Kilgore College may be found in the online catalog.
3-28-2011 |
