Early Childhood and Youth Development — A.A.S. Degree

This program prepares students for employment in a variety of early childhood and youth settings. Courses meet Minnesota Department of Human Services educational requirements for assistant teachers and teachers in a child care setting. Students learn about child development, guidance, professional relationships, nutrition, health and safety, cultural sensitivity and techniques for promoting learning in young children. This program is available in the classroom and many courses are also available online. Additionally, it links with a selection of four-year colleges for completion of advanced degrees.

First Year – First Semester

Course#	Course Title	Credits
ECYD1100	Introduction to Early Childhood Careers	3
ECYD1210	Child Growth and Development	3
ECYD1220	Child Safety, Health, and Nutrition	3
ECYD1230	Guiding Children's Behaviors	3
ECYD1240	Learning Environment and Curriculum	3
ENGL1150	Composition I	3
	Total Credits	18

First Year – Second Semester

Course#	Course Title	Credits
ECYD1325	Observation and Assessment	3
ECYD1340	Curriculum Planning	3
ECYD2320	Children with Differing Abilities	3
SPEE1020	Interpersonal Communications	3
	Technical Elective *	3
	Total Credits	15

Second Year – First Semester

Course#	Course Title	Credits
ECYD1510	Practicum I	3
ECYD2570	Working with Diverse Families and Children	3
	Technical Credits	4
	General Education Elective (MnTC Goal 3 or 4)**	4
	Total Credits	14

Second Year – Second Semester

Course#	Course Title	Credits
ECYD2600	Organizational Leadership and Management	3
ECYD2510	Practicum II	3
	General Education Electives**	7
	Total Credits	13

Total Program Requirements

60