This program prepares students for employment in a variety of early childhood and youth settings. Students learn about child development, guidance, professional relationships, nutrition, health & safety, cultural sensitivity, and techniques for promoting learning in young children. Courses meet Minnesota Department of Human Services educational requirements for assistant teacher and teachers in a child care setting or paraprofessionals in the elementary school setting. This program is available in the classroom on-campus and also online.
The following award requires a clear MN Criminal Background Study.
Students must earn a grade of 'C-' or better for all required ECYD courses and ECYD technical electives.
This is a sample course sequence. Please contact your program advisor regarding your academic plans.
Course Title | Credits |
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COMS 1020 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
ECYD 1110 Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
ECYD 1215 Child Growth and Development | 3 |
ECYD 1225 Health, Wellness, and Nutrition | 3 |
ENGL 1150 Composition I | 3 |
Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Course Title | Credits |
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ECYD 1235 Guiding Young Children | 3 |
ECYD 1250 Learning and Creativity in Early Childhood | 3 |
ECYD 1570 Child and Family Relations in a Diverse World | 3 |
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3 |
Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Course Title | Credits |
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ECYD 1520 Practicum I | 3 |
Total Semester Credits: | 3 |
Course Title | Credits |
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ECYD 1335 Observation and Assessment | 3 |
ECYD 1350 Curriculum Planning and Implementation | 3 |
ECYD 2340 Children with Differing Abilities | 3 |
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3 |
Technical Electives | 3 |
Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Course Title | Credits |
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ECYD 2520 Practicum II | 3 |
ECYD 2610 Leadership in Early Childhood Organizations | 3 |
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3 |
Technical Electives * | 6 |
Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Total Credits: | 60 |
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