Des Moines Area Community College.

Early Childhood Education Diploma Courses

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Course Number Course Name Credits
 Required Courses First Semester
ECE173 Early Childhood Development 3
ECE101 Intro to Early Childhood Education 1
ECE242 Early Childhood Guidance 2
ECE147 Assessment Planning - Young Children 1
ECE148 Group Exp. for Early Childhood Programs 2
ECE149 Curriculum - Preschool Children 3
ECE130 Emergency Care 1
ECE265 Student Participation I 3
Total  16
 Required Courses Second Semester
ECE133 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECE220 Infant and Toddler Care and Education 3
ECE121 Professional Relationships 2
ECE266 Student Participation II

3
ECE281 Practicum 2
Option 1 Courses - Select 1 Course
ENG105 Composition I 3
COM703 Communication Skills 3
ADM157 Business English 3
Option 2 Courses - Select 1 Course
SOC110 Introduction to Sociology

3
PSY111 Intro to Psychology 3
PSY102 Human and Work Relations 3
MGT145 Human Relations in Business 3
Total  19
Total credits required to complete this program