Early Childhood Education Major
Contact Information
Dr. Charles Cooper
731-424-3520 ext. 260
ccooper@jscc.edu
Cathy Smith
731-424-3520 ext. 390
csmith@jscc.edu
Shirley Martin
731-424-3520 ext. 266
smartin@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Opportunities for students interested in teaching preschool children continue to grow. Preschool Teachers may work in a variety of child development facilities including Head Start, preschools, public and private elementary schools, child care centers, corporate sponsored centers, and family child care homes. Students may seek jobs as classroom teachers or teaching assistants, become directors of child care centers, or open their own child care center. Both Head Start teachers and teacher assistants in Tennessee’s lottery-funded preschool programs are asked to get a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Students in the Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education program prepare for a career in the child care and preschool industry by learning about young children and how to teach and care for them. Our students have the opportunity to work closely with education faculty and get hands on experience through clinical courses.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $22,680 |
Salaries are based on information provided from the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Credentials
Students successfully completing ECED 2010, ECED 2015, ECED 2130, and ECED 2040 are eligible to apply for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
Accreditation Information
The Early Childhood Education program follows National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA). Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Courses
ENGL 1010 English Composition ISPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose ONE Humanities Course
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose ONE Natural Science Course
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
or a higher level Math course (see advisor)
Choose ONE Social and Behavioral Science Course
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose ONE additional course from Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, Natural Science or Mathematics
Major Required Courses
ECED 1010 Intro to Early Childhood Education
ECED 2010 Safe, Healthy Learning Enviro.
ECED 2015 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECED 2020 Infant, Toddler, Child Dev.
ECED 2040 Family Dynamics &Community Involvement
ECED/EDU 2060 Dev. of Exceptional Children
ECED 2070 Development Assessment
ECED 2080 Language & Literacy in Early Childhood
ECED 2085 Math & Science in Early Childhood
ECED 2130 Clinical Practicum I
ECED 2140 Clinical Practicum II
ECED 2150 Clinical Practicum III
EDU 1120 Introduction to Teaching or
CIS 101 Software Applications
Choose ONE Major Elective
ECED 2030 Infant and Toddler Care
ECED 2050 Psychomotor Development
ECED 2090 Creative Development
ECED 2100 The Mentoring Teacher
ECED 2120 Administration of Child Care Centers
The Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Education Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 1010 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| ECED 2010 | Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment | 3 |
| ECED 2130 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 2060 | Development of Exceptional Child. | 3 |
| ECED 2040 | Fam. Dynam. & Comm. Inv. | 3 |
| ECED 2140 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| EDU 1120 or CIS 101 | Introduction to Teaching or Software Applications | 3 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 2020 | Infant, Toddler Child Dev. | 3 |
| ECED 2015 | Early Child. Curriculum | 3 |
| ECED 2070 | Development Assessment | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 2080 | Language & Lit. in ECED | |
| ECED 2085 | Math & Science in ECED | 3 |
| ECED 2150 | Clinical Practicum III | 2 |
| ECED | Major Elective | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |