Associate of Science Degree Articulated with the Early Childhood Development Program at Southern Oregon University (108 credits)
The Associate of Science degree articulates directly into a bachelor’s degree program at SOU that will fulfill the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, as the program objectives are designed to align with the national professional standards.
Students must work closely with their advisors to ensure transferability of this program. If students transfer before completing this degree or transfer in a major not covered by prior agreements, their courses will be evaluated individually toward the transfer requirements of the college of their choice.
Required courses for this degree
Registry Step 9
One-Year Certificate requirements (54 credits) plus:
Math 95 Intermediate Algebra and (or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE240 | Play-based Learning* | 3 |
| ECE241 | Promoting Cognitive Development | 3 |
| ECE243 | Promoting Child Health and Physical Development* | 3 |
| ECE244 | Observation and Assessment* | 3 |
| ECE245 | Promoting Social/Emotional Development of Young Children* | 3 |
| ECE248 | Children with Disabilities and Their Families | 3 |
| ECE254 | Preschool Materials and Activities or | |
| ECE256 | School Age Materials and Activities or | |
| ECE255 | Infant/Toddler Materials and Activities | 3 |
| ECE261 | Practicum I and Seminar | 4 |
| ECE265 | Children at Risk | 3 |
| ECE275 | Anti-Bias Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE285 | The Early Childhood Professional | 3 |
| ECE288 | Early Literacy* | 3 |
| LIB127 | Introduction to Library Research Methods* | 1 |
| MTH 243 | Probability and Statistics w/Lab | 4 |
| SOC213 | Multicultural America | 3 |
| SP111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| WR121 | English Composition I* | 3 |
| WR122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Total | 108 credits |
*Also offered online.
(Prerequisites are courses or other educational requirement that must be completed prior to another course or before proceeding to more advance study listed on the course descriptions Web site or in the catalog)
For more details about this degree and this career pathway see the career pathway roadmap.
Schedule of Classes
Courses may be on one of three campuses and/or online.
Instructions for viewing the schedule of classes online:
- Go to the schedule of classes (www.roguecc.edu/Schedule)
- Select the term that you plan to attend
- Enter the Course Number, Title or Instructor name or select the Category from the list.
- Press the Search button.
For example: If you are looking for ECE125, type ECE125 in the Course Number text box and press the Search button. If you want to see all of the classes scheduled during a specific term just select the Term and the Category. - The list of classes will display below. The names of each course link to more detailed information.
Note: Class schedule is subject to change without notice.
