University Parallel
Associate of Science Degree
With an Emphasis in

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

[First Semester] [Second Semester] [Third Semester] [Fourth Semester]

First Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
ENGL 1010 English Composition I (Gen. Ed.) 3
MATH 1410 Foundations of Mathematics I (Gen. Ed.) 3
**** Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.) 1 3
**** Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.) 1 3
ECE 2010 Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment 3
LIBR 1010 Library Research Skills 1
Total 16

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Second Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
ENGL 1020 English Composition II (Gen. Ed.) 3
MATH 1420 Foundations of Mathematics II (Gen. Ed.) 3
SPCH 2010 Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.) 3
POLS 1030 American Government 3
EDUC 2010 Child Psychology 3
Total 15

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Third Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
**** Literature Elective 3
**** Natural Sciences 4
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilization 3
ECE 2060 Development of Exceptional Children 3
HIST 2010 The United States History to 1877 3
Total 16

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Fourth Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
**** Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.) 1 3
**** Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) 1 4
HIST 2020 The United States History Since 1877 (Gen. Ed.) 3
ECE 2040 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3
Total 13

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Total Program Credits 60

Contact the Education Department, (901) 333-5345, for college-parallel area of emphasis advising and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

1 Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

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