Early Childhood Development Program

Associate in Science Professional Studies - Early Childhood Education

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.

Semester 1	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
ECE-103 Child Growth and Development	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. ECE-103 is prerequisite to most other ECE courses in this program. Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 and ENG-095 or placement
ECE-106 Program Environments	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisites: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 and ENG-095 or placement
ENG-111 College Writing I	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. (Formerly Area 1) Prerequisites: ENG-095 and RDG-095, ELL-103 or placement
ECE-520 Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
Satisfies the Learning Community Requirement OR choose one college-level course as an Elective.
GenEd-QPS Quantitative Problem Solving	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving. (Formerly Area 4) Choose one MAT course from Quantitative Problem Solving Menu. Recommended class MAT-181 or MAT-172. Prerequisites: MAT-097 or MAT-098 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note: CORI/SORI/fingerprints after acceptance to program, before practicum course can be completed are required of all students in program. Those with concerns about this requirement should see the College’s CORI officer before beginning the program. ECE-103 and ECE-106 are courses required to be certified by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC). No other developmental Psychology courses MAY BE substituted for ECE-103. Only ECE-103 is allowed for this degree plan and others will not be counted toward qualifications for certification by Massachusetts DEEC. New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community Cluster within their first year.

Semester 2	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
ECE-101 Guidance and Discipline in ECE	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: ENG-095 and RDG-095 or ESL-098 or ELL-103 and a grade of C or higher in ECE-103
ECE-104 Curriculum in ECE	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: ENG-095 and RDG-095 or ESL-098 or ELL-103 and a grade of C or higher in ECE-103
ENG-112 College Writing II	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing. (Formerly Area 1) Prerequisite: ENG-111
PSY-101 Principles of Psychology	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts. (Formerly Area 2) Prerequisites: ESL-098 or ELL-103 or RDG-095 or placement
ECE-217 Observing and Recording Behavior	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: ENG-095 and RDG-095 or ESL-098 or ELL-103 and a grade of C or higher in ECE-103
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note: ECE-101, ECE-104, and ECE-217 may not be taken unless student has received a C or better in ECE-103 in previous semester. Students without C or better in any ECE course will be barred from practicum until this measure is completed. ECE-101 and ECE-104 are courses required to be certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.

Semester 3	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
LIT-217 Children’s Literature	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. (Formerly Area 6) Pre/co-requisite: ENG-111
ECE-212 Family and Community Involvement in ECE	3
Prerequisites: ECE-103 plus 3 ECE or EDU courses or equivalent
ECE-220 Practicum I in ECE	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. ECE-220 requires application and orientation in spring semester (deadline end of spring semester) before fall enrollment. Class ONLY starts in the fall and is a two semester sequence (ECE 220-221). Students missing application and orientation process must wait until the next fall to move forward. A GPA of 2.25 or above is required as well as multiple other requirements for application and acceptance into placement. ECE Coordinator and Department Chair have further information. Prerequisites: ECE-101 and ECE-103 and ECE-104 and ECE-106
Elective Career Elective	3
Electives: ECE-108 Infant/Toddler Curriculum Development ECE-207 Literacy Development and Learning ECE-209 Math Concepts and Learning ECE-210 Science Concepts and Learning ECE-521 Pedagogy of Play PSY-209 Child Psychology SOC-211 The Family SOC-203 Social Problems PSY-201 Learning and Memory
Elective Career Elective	3
Electives: ECE-108 Infant/Toddler Curriculum Development ECE-207 Literacy Development and Learning ECE-209 Math Concepts and Learning ECE-210 Science Concepts and Learning ECE-521 Pedagogy of Play PSY-209 Child Psychology SOC-211 The Family SOC-203 Social Problems PSY-201 Learning and Memory
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note: ECE-108 Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Development is course required by Mass DEEC for those wishing to pursue teaching in infant and toddler classrooms. Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap

Semester 4	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
GenEd-SR Scientific Reasoning	4
This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning. (Formerly Area 5) Choose one course from Scientific Reasoning Menu
ECE-221 Practicum II in ECE	3
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. ECE-221 requires student to have completed ECE-220 in the fall semester with a C or higher grade and completed portfolio. Students without this requirement completed are not allowed to proceed to ECE-221 and must reapply for readmission to the ECE-220 class in the next fall after following Department procedures for readmission. Prerequisites: ECE-220
ECE-208 Exceptional Learners	3
Prerequisite: ECE-103
Elective Career Elective	3
Electives: ECE-108 Infant/Toddler Curriculum Development ECE-207 Literacy Development and Learning ECE-209 Math Concepts and Learning ECE-210 Science Concepts and Learning ECE-521 Pedagogy of Play PSY-209 Child Psychology SOC-211 The Family SOC-203 Social Problems PSY-201 Learning and Memory
GenEd-E General Education Elective	3
This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective. Choose a course from the General Education Scientific Reasoning, Community/Cultural Contexts, Creative Work or Elective Menus.
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note: Apply for graduation

Last Modified Date: February 2, 2022

Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

Use knowledge of child development and relationships with children and families to understand children as individuals and plan for their unique development by organizing environments which facilitate development in all developmental areas.
Design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences using methods and materials which promote growth and development.
Work with parents, families, and community leaders to support growth and development of children by engaging each child in meaningful experiences.
Observe children in their care and be able to analyze and synthesize information about children so as to improve their own work with children, families, and communities.
Analyze, evaluate and strengthen their work with children by reflecting upon effective practices and collaborating with other professionals in the field.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program qualify for employment in a variety of settings, including day care centers, preschools, head start programs, family home care and social service organizations. Students also may transfer to four-year colleges or universities in elementary education, human services work, or special needs childcare. Graduates of this program qualify as teachers and/or lead teachers in the state of Massachusetts.

Program Overview

Early Childhood, Education and Human Services Department’s mission statement and goals state two primary purposes:
1) To provide knowledge, training and skill development for persons interested in working in the area of social services with specific educational opportunities for those interested in early childhood development, human services, and education, and
2) To serve the community as an information and knowledge-base in the area of social service, with specific expertise in early childhood education and development, human services, and education.

The Early Childhood Development Program prepares students in the fields of growth of the child, influences of the family upon the child, and environmental pressures upon the family.

Transfer Advising Guide

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