The Good Apprenticeship Program
Early Childhood Education
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Course Overview
Year 1:
COM 105 - Interpersonal Communication (KVCC) (3 credits)
ECE131 - Intro to Early Childhood Education (KVCC) (3 credits)
ECE136 - Intro to Field Placement (KVCC) (1 credit)
ECE152 - Children’s Literature (KVCC) (3 credits)
ENG101 - College Composition (KVCC) (3 credits)
PSY101 01 - Introduction to Psychology (KVCC) (3 credits)
Intro to Childcare (The Good School) (1 credit)
Year 2:
ECE132 - Early Lang & Lit Development (KVCC) (3 credits)
ECE140 - Fostering Growth and Development: Infants and Toddlers (KVCC) (3 credits)
ECE156 - Field Experience I - The Use of Observation in the Field (KVCC) (4 credits)
MAT112 01 - Foundation of Math for Teachers (KVCC) (3 credits)
SOC101 04 - Introduction to Sociology (KVCC) (3 credits)
Differentiation in Elementary Math Internship (The Good School) (1 credit)
Year 3:
ECE138 - Early Learning Environments (KVCC) (3 credits)
ECE158 - Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings (KVCC) (3 credits)
ECE200 - Field Experience II - Partnerships in Early Childhood (KVCC) (4 credits)
PHI110 - Introduction to Contemporary Ethics (H) (KVCC) (3 credits)
PSY215 - Developmental Psychology (KVCC) (3 credits)
Maine Studies/Fine Arts: Inquiry into Maine Authors and Artists (The Good School) (3 credits)
Literacy Activities in Early Childhood Settings (The Good School) (1 credit)
Year 4:
BIO110 - Scientific Inquiry (SC) (KVCC) (4 credits)
ECE210 - Classroom Management (KVCC) (3 credits)
ECE215 - Weaving in STEAM Education (KVCC) (3 credits)
ECE250 - Field Experience III - A Focus on Families and Professional Development (KVCC) (6 credits)
Health and Physical Education: The Importance of Outdoor Play - Physical and Mental Development (The Good School) (1 credit)