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(CDEC, TECA, EDUC)

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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

The program focuses on the practical application of current theory and knowledge in the field of early childhood education. Students learn through hands-on experiences in both the classroom and laboratory settings. Students conduct their laboratory experiences in the nationally accredited Kilgore College Early Childhood Center under the supervision of model early childhood teachers. The program consists of five certificates and an associate degree. Students completing the Texas Early Childhood Articulations (TECA) courses may transfer credit to specified universities.

First Year

First Semester

Course

 

Semester 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

 

 

17

Second Semester

Course

 

Semester Hours

BCIS 1305

Business Computer Applications

3

TECA 1354 ++

Child Growth & Development

3

CDEC 1100

Laboratory Experience: Child Growth & Development

1

TECA 1318 ++

Wellness of the Young Child

3

CDEC 1421

The Infant and Toddler**

4

SPCH 1315

Public Speaking

3

 

 

17

Second Year

First Semester

Course

 

Semester Hours

CDEC 2474

The Preschool Child**

4

TECA 1303 ++

Families, School & Community

3

CDEC 1129

Laboratory Experience: Families, Schools & Community

1

CDEC 1459

Children with Special Needs

4

GOVT 2305

Government of the United States

3

 

 

15

Second Semester

Course

 

Semester 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

 

 

15

 

 

Total Hours 64

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 1416 >

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

 

 

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

 

 

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.

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

Mathematics

6-9 hours
MATH 1314 , 1350 , 1351

6-9

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

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

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

Other Required Courses

3-6 hours to be selected from:
EDUC 1301, EDUC 2301

3-6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

60

 



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