Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway - AS Degree (2021-2022)
Hutchinson and Willmar (60 Credits) - Education Plan

 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(10 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECED 1015 Creative Activities and Environment 3 
ECED 1105 Behavior Guidance 3 
ECED 1110 Foundations of Language and Literacy 3 
ECED 1115 Introduction to Special Education 3 
ECED 1120 Diverse Children and Family Relations 3 
ECED 1125 Child Growth and Development 3 
ECED 1610 Health, Wellness and Nutrition in Early Childhood 3 
ECED 1620 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 
ECED 1630 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood 3 
ECED 2900 Internship 3 
Total Credits: 30  
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Recommended Elective Courses
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ECED 1150 Children's Mental Health 2 
ECED 1155 Crisis Intervention 1 
ECED 1410 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder 2 
ECED 1420 Bullying: An Educator's Role 1 
ECED 1430 Assistive Technology in Early Childhood Special Education 1 
ECED 1440 Creating an Inclusive Early Childhood Environment 1 
GSWS 1451 First Aid/Safety 1 
 
Goal Area 1: Communications
(select 6 credits from the courses below)
Select 6-9 credits.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 2200 Public Speaking 3 
ENGL 1209 College Composition 1: Critical Reading and Writing 3 
ENGL 1210 College Composition I: Critical Reading and Writing 3 
Total Credits: 6  
 
Goal Area 3: Natural Sciences
Select at least one lab science course for 3-4 credits
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 3  
 
Goal Area 4: Mathematics/Logical Reasoning
Select a college-level MATH course for 3-4 credits
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 3  
 
Goal Area 5: History and the Social/Behavioral Sciences
(1 Course)
PSYC 1310 is a required course. Must also select at least one SOC course for 3-4 credits.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
PSYC 1310 Introduction to Psychology 4 
Total Credits: 6  
 
General Education Elective Courses
Choose at least one course from Goal 7 and at least one course from Goal Area 6 or 8.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 6  
 
General Education Elective Courses
Take additional credits as needed to complete the 30-credit general education degree requirement.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 6  
 
Total AS Degree Credits: 60