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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education, A.A.


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The Casper College education program provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program, which leads to certification of elementary and secondary public school teachers. Students who follow the recommended curriculum may also receive an associate of arts or an associate of science degree from Casper College.

Students should consult the catalogs of the colleges or universities to which they are transferring for requirements.

Notice of background check: All education students are subject to background checks and fingerprinting for selected educational coursework involving student contact and future employment as professionals in education and related fields.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood program is designed to qualify students for teaching and management positions in child care centers, preschools, child development centers, and in other positions dealing with the care and education of young children. Students may pursue coursework for transfer to baccalaureate programs in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Child Development. Students may also pursue coursework for a minor degree and/or teaching endorsement in early childhood education.

Notice of background check: All education students are subject to background checks and fingerprinting for selected educational coursework involving student contact and future employment as professionals in education and related fields.

Recommended Curriculum


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation


4. General Education Electives (1CR)


  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)


Note:


The normal length of this program is two academic years at 15-17 credit hours per semester.

To obtain a degree in early childhood education all major educational coursework must be passed with a “C” or better.

Graduation Requirements:


A minimum of 60 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Information ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.

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