Early Childhood Education AAS Degree Courses

Suggested Sequence of Study

The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.

When you’re ready to register for classes, visit Self-Service, Student Planning. This will show you your specific program requirements and how you’re doing so far.

Please note that course offerings and costs can change. See what’s included in the cost calculation.

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Semester 1

Course Note Credits Cost
ECE-103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3 $716.00
ECE-158 Early Childhood Curriculum I
3 $683.00
ECE-170 Child Growth and Development
Offered Online
3 $675.00
ECE-221 Infant/Toddler Care and Education
3 $675.00
ENG-105 Composition I This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
or COM-781 Written Communication in the Workplace
3 $675.00

Total Credits: 15

Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,424.00

Semester 2

  • Before you can be placed in Field Experience courses, you must pass a DHS Criminal History Record Check and an FBI Fingerprint Check.
Course Note Credits Cost
ECE-133 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
3 $774.00
ECE-159 Early Childhood Curriculum II
3 $675.00
ECE-243 Early Childhood Guidance
3 $675.00
ECE-274 Field Experience I This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
You'll spend 8 hours per week in a variety of classrooms for 16 weeks.
2 $475.00
ECE-944 Field Experience Seminar I
Offered Online
1 $225.00
MAT-772 Applied Math This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
or Math Elective 3

Total Credits: 15

Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,499.00

Semester 3

Course Note Credits Cost
ECE-125 School Age Care
Offered Online
2 $450.00
ECE-260 Current Topics and Issues in Child Care
Offered Online
2 $450.00
ECE-284 Field Experience II This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
You'll spend 8 hours per week in a preschool classroom for 16 weeks.
2 $450.00
ECE-298 Career Strategies for Early Childhood
Offered Online
2 $450.00
ECE-299 Early Childhood Professional Portfolio
Offered Online
1 $225.00
ECE-945 Field Experience Seminar II This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
Offered Online
1 $225.00
EDU-130 Home, School, and Community Relations
Offered Online
3 $675.00
PSY-102 Human and Work Relations
3 $675.00
or PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology
3 $675.00
or SOC-110 Introduction to Sociology
3 $675.00

Total Credits: 16

Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,600.00

Semester 4

Course Note Credits Cost
ECE-250 Advanced Curriculum Planning This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
Offered Online
3 $675.00
ECE-290 Early Childhood Program Administration This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
Offered Online
3 $675.00
EDU-235 Children's Literature
Offered Online
3 $675.00
EDU-246 Including Diverse Learners
Offered Online
3 $675.00
SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3 $675.00
or SPC-112 Public Speaking
3 $675.00

Total Credits: 15

Total Tuition + Course Fees: $3,375.00

Math Electives

Course Note Credits Cost
MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
MAT-112 Math for Elementary Teachers I This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
MAT-121 College Algebra This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $900.00
MAT-128 Precalculus This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $900.00
MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
MAT-156 Statistics This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
3 $675.00
MAT-210 Calculus I This course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite
4 $900.00

Cost Calculations

The cost calculations are based on 2024–2025 resident tuition, fees, and any additional course fees. These are for informational purposes only and not a guarantee of what you'll be charged.

  • Course Cost: The course cost is calculated by multiplying resident tuition and fees per credit hour by the number of credits for the course, then adding any applicable course fees.
  • Total Tuition + Course Fees: This is the total tuition and course fees for all courses during the semester. If there are multiple courses that can fulfill the same requirement, we’ll use the first one listed for the calculation.

Additional Costs to Consider

When budgeting for your program, be sure to include the cost of books.

Keep in mind that some programs may have additional expenses, like tools, equipment, supplies, uniforms, exam fees, and background checks. Check with your faculty advisor for more details.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
Email Admissions

Regular Hours — Spring 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Academic Advisor

Lisa Ciesielski
Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 208
319-296-4433
Email Lisa Ciesielski

Faculty Advisor

Last Names A–M

Jane Even
Main Campus
Black Hawk Hall 236
319-296-2329 ext.1431
Email Jane Even

Last Names N—Z

Emily Knutson
Main Campus
Black Hawk Hall 236
319-296-2329 ext.1558
Email Emily Knutson