This program has supported me through so much. I can't explain how much it has helped me and my child. I鈥檝e learned so much that my child is one of the smartest ones in the class and will be going to kindergarten at the age of 4.
LaTonya Adams
Class of 2020
Early Education Technology
FIND YOUR WINGS
Early Education Technology prepares students for a professional career in public, private, corporate, or parochial Early Education programs, including those in public and private child care centers that serve children of all socioeconomic levels and abilities. Students have the option of pursuing an AAS Degree, or a Career Certificate.
Early Education Technology includes classroom instruction, supervised laboratory experiences, and work-based learning experiences. Students will develop competencies that enable them to provide services, teach, and guide young children, ages birth to eight, in various childhood professions and career options.
Courses may be offered as hybrid courses in the evenings and during the summer; however, in order to enroll, the student must be employed in a child care center or approved field.
Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:
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Attain a 15 composite score on the ACT; OR
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Score 230 on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section; OR
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Complete 15 semester hours of general education coursework with an average of 鈥淐鈥� or above at an accredited college or university. Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement; AND
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Attend an orientation session with the program coordinator after all other requirements are met.
Other Requirements:
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Students entering the program for the first time must contact the program advisor prior to enrolling in any early education courses.
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All students admitted into the program will be required to pay for fingerprinting and background checks, which will be done after admission and prior to practicum classes. These fees will be attached as registration fees. There are certain convictions that will prevent an individual from being eligible to participate in this program. If a student is unable to participate in practicum classes, he/she will be dismissed from the program. For additional information, contact the program coordinator.
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All students must have their Health 121 Form and Fingerprint clearance letter on file with the program coordinator.
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Transfer students from other Early Education Technology programs must have a letter of recommendation from the Program Coordinator at their previous school and take at least twelve (12) hours or three (3) Early Education classes at Meridian Community College prior to enrolling in Initial and/or Advanced Practicums.
If student does not meet admission requirements, contact program coordinator directly for admission approval.
Progression: To Meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. A grade of "C" or higher is required in each program course.
Courses must be taken in sequence as outlined. Any deviation from this program must have prior approval of the program coordinator.
- Career Certificate: Three Semesters
- Associate of Applied Science Degree: Four Semesters
| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDT 1113 | Early Education Profession | 3 |
| CDT 1213 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| CDT 1313 | Creative Arts for Early Education | 3 |
| CDT 1343 | Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDT 1223 | Intro to Early Education | 3 |
| CDT 1713 | Language, Literacy, and Phonics Development | 3 |
| CDT 2233 | Guiding Social & Emotional Development | 3 |
| CDT 2714 | Social Studies, Math, and Science for Early Education | 4 |
| SPT 1113 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDT 2413 | Developmental Difference in Early Education | 3 |
| CDT 2613 | Classroom Instruction and Practices | 3 |
| CDT 2513 | School, Family, and Community Engagement | 3 |
| CDT 2914 | Initial Practicum | 4 |
| 鈥� | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Exit Point for Career Certificate | 47 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CDT 2944 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| CDT 2813 | Professional Practices in Early Education | 3 |
| 鈥� | College Algebra/Science with Lab Elective | 3/4 |
| PSY 1513 |
General Psychology (Or an approved Behavioral/Social Elective) |
3 |
| Semester Hours | 16/17 | |
| Exit Point for AAS Degree | 63/64 | |
Best Early Education Practices (BEEP) offers developmentally appropriate expectations and activities that promote the development of the whole child. Activities include all curricula areas and encourage the social, emotional, physical, language, math, pre-reading, and independence skills that children need before entering a kindergarten classroom.
