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Field of Interest
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language is designed to prepare individuals for employment in early childhood professions in dual language educational settings. The Bachelor's degree includes advanced instruction in child development, curriculum design and development, theory and practice in the education of young children, and the intersections of family, community, and learning and development for dual language learners. Upon completion of the Bachelor’s of Arts, students may work as teachers of children from birth to third grade. The BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language degree provides a pathway for students seeking Arizona Department of Education Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Birth - Age 8 or Grade 3) with an endorsement in Bilingual Education and/or English as a Second Language. Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Foundation of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education, as well as the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education are also available and embedded within the Bachelor’s of Arts.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Education
- Type
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Academic Plan
- Early Childhood Education - Dual Language (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 9304
- Total Credits Required
- 120
- Catalog Year
- 2025-2026
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
For some employment and field experiences (including internship courses), students will be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB test.
Students currently on a pathway to receive an Associate in Arts with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Education who are interested in pursuing the Bachelor’s of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language should consult with a faculty or academic advisor to determine courses needed to best align with this program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Create relevant, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that celebrate, respect, and develop the heritage language and English language proficiencies of children from infancy to age eight.
- Cultivate reciprocal, respectful, culturally responsive relationships with diverse and multilingual families and communities that promote children`s awareness of and belief about self in multiple contexts.
- Synthesize current early childhood education standards, professional codes of ethics, reflective practices, and research in order to advocate for an equitable, diverse, and effective early childhood education profession.
- Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote growth and development in multiple domains (physical, cognitive, socioemotional, language) with typically and atypically developing children.
- Employ interpersonal skills and practices to create a professional identity focused on curiosity as well as innovative and collaborative problem solving that elevates the belief all children can learn.
- Implement evidence-based strategies of language development and assessment in early childhood dual language settings that encourage the development of language skills and proficiencies in more than one language.
- Design meaningful developmentally-appropriate learning experiences that include structured language immersion strategies based on differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and families.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$49,547 Show expanded career information for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$23.82
Annual Median Wage
$49,547
Annual Job Openings
521
Number of People Employed
4,890
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.1 %
Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools
$85,534 Show expanded career information for Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$41.12
Annual Median Wage
$85,534
Annual Job Openings
279
Number of People Employed
3,356
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.7 %
Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs
$49,674 Show expanded career information for Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$23.88
Annual Median Wage
$49,674
Annual Job Openings
83
Number of People Employed
949
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.3 %
Elementary School Teachers
$51,226 Show expanded career information for Elementary School Teachers
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.62
Annual Median Wage
$51,226
Annual Job Openings
1,152
Number of People Employed
14,827
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.5 %
Kindergarten Teachers
$52,466 Show expanded career information for Kindergarten Teachers
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$25.22
Annual Median Wage
$52,466
Annual Job Openings
208
Number of People Employed
1,788
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.3 %
Preschool Teachers
$35,476 Show expanded career information for Preschool Teachers
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$17.05
Annual Median Wage
$35,476
Annual Job Openings
947
Number of People Employed
7,240
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.8 %
Teaching Assistants
$35,073 Show expanded career information for Teaching Assistants
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$16.86
Annual Median Wage
$35,073
Annual Job Openings
2,021
Number of People Employed
15,811
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.4 %
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFS/ECH176 or CFS235 or EED205 |
Child Development or Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight or The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | Critical course Gateway course | SB or SB or SB | 3 | |
| EDU/ENH291 | Children's Literature | HU | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics |
MAT140 College Mathematics OR MAT141 College Mathematics OR MAT142 College Mathematics OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area |
MA | 3–6 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CFS123 and CFS125 and ECH280) or EED215 |
(Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings and Safety In Early Childhood Settings and Food Experiences With Young Children) or Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness | 3 | |||
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | SB | 3 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 or COM259 or COM263 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication or Communication in Business and Professions or Elements of Intercultural Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB or None or C, G, SB | 3 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CFS/ECH271 and CFS282 and ECH282) or EED212 |
(Arranging the Environment and Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs and Discipline/Guidance Of Child Groups) or Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment | 3 | |||
| EDU/EED115 | Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education | CS | 3 | ||
| EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | C, SB | 3 | ||
| EED225 | Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships | C, HU | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CFS101AH and ECH281) or EED210 or ECH128 |
(Visual Art Experiences for Young Children and Movement/Music for the Young Child) or Creative and Cognitive Play or Early Learning: Play and the Arts | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235, or EED205. or No requisitesView requisites | 2–3 | ||
| (ECH140 and ECH270) or EED280 |
(Learning Made Visible Through Documentation and Observing Young Children) or Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth to Age 8 | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235, or EED205.View requisites | 2–3 | ||
| (CFS/ECH273 and CFS/ECH275 and ECH272 and ECH279) or EED278 |
(Math for the Young Child and Literacy Development and the Young Child and Science and the Young Child and Early Childhood Curriculum Development) or Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction - Birth to Age Eight | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EED200.View requisites | 3–4 | ||
| EDU225 | Professionalism and Ethics in Education | 1 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | L | 3 | ||
| CFS/ECH284AB or (EED260 and CFS/ECH284AA) |
Early Childhood Teaching Internship or (Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship and Early Childhood Teaching Internship) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176 and permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: CFS/ECH269. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176 and permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: CFS/ECH269.View requisites | 2–3 | ||
| GCU/POS113 or (HIS103 and POS221) |
United States and Arizona Social Studies or (United States History to 1865 and Arizona Constitution) | H, SB or H, HU, SB | 3–4 | ||
| ENG213 or SLC201 |
Introduction to the Study of Language or Introduction to Linguistics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | HU, SB or HU, SB | 3 | |
| SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area | SQ | 4 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| (CFS/ECH269 and CFS/ECH287) or EED255 |
(Child Care Seminar and Professional Development in Early Childhood Education) or Independent Study Portfolio Development and Writing for the Early Childhood Profession | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. and No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in completion of twelve (12) credit hours of EED Early Education coursework and permission of Program Coordinator.View requisites | 2–3 | ||
| EED261 | Early Childhood Preschool Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.View requisites | Required if EED260 selected in Term 5 | 0–1 | |
| EEP311 | Foundations of Dual Language Learning - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP312 | Family, Community, and School Collaboration for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP313 | Bilingual and ESL Methods - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP314 | Teaching of Reading and Writing for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| General Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EEP315 | Social Studies and Arts Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP316 | Math and Science Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP411 | Sheltered Instruction for Dual Language Settings - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP412 | Assessment of Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| General Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEP413 | Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments - Birth through Adolescence | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP414 | Science of Reading and Systematic Phonics Instruction for Birth through Adolescence | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP415 | Student Teaching in a Dual Language K-3 Setting | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| General Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| CFS/ECH176 or CFS235 or EED205 |
Child Development or Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight or The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | Critical course Gateway course | SB or SB or SB | 3 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | SB | 3 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU/ENH291 | Children's Literature | HU | 3 | ||
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics |
MAT140 College Mathematics OR MAT141 College Mathematics OR MAT142 College Mathematics OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area |
MA | 3–6 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CFS123 and CFS125 and ECH280) or EED215 |
(Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings and Safety In Early Childhood Settings and Food Experiences With Young Children) or Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness | 3 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 or COM259 or COM263 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication or Communication in Business and Professions or Elements of Intercultural Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB or None or C, G, SB | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| (CFS/ECH271 and CFS282 and ECH282) or EED212 |
(Arranging the Environment and Inclusion of Young Children with Special Needs and Discipline/Guidance Of Child Groups) or Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area | SG or SQ | 4 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EED222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | C, SB | 3 | ||
| GCU/POS113 or (HIS103 and POS221) |
United States and Arizona Social Studies or (United States History to 1865 and Arizona Constitution) | H, SB or H, HU, SB | 3–4 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CFS101AH and ECH281) or EED210 or ECH128 |
(Visual Art Experiences for Young Children and Movement/Music for the Young Child) or Creative and Cognitive Play or Early Learning: Play and the Arts | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235, or EED205. or No requisitesView requisites | 2–3 | ||
| EDU225 | Professionalism and Ethics in Education | 1 | |||
| EED225 | Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships | C, HU | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (ECH140 and ECH270) or EED280 |
(Learning Made Visible Through Documentation and Observing Young Children) or Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth to Age 8 | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235, or EED205.View requisites | 2–3 | ||
| (CFS/ECH273 and CFS/ECH275 and ECH272 and ECH279) or EED278 |
(Math for the Young Child and Literacy Development and the Young Child and Science and the Young Child and Early Childhood Curriculum Development) or Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction - Birth to Age Eight | No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EED200.View requisites | 3–4 | ||
| ENG213 or SLC201 |
Introduction to the Study of Language or Introduction to Linguistics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or No requisitesView requisites | HU, SB or HU, SB | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| CFS/ECH284AB or (EED260 and CFS/ECH284AA) |
Early Childhood Teaching Internship or (Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship and Early Childhood Teaching Internship) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176 and permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: CFS/ECH269. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176 and permission of Department or Division.View requisites | 2–3 | ||
| SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area | SQ | 4 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | L | 3 | ||
| (CFS/ECH269 and CFS/ECH287) or EED255 |
(Child Care Seminar and Professional Development in Early Childhood Education) or Independent Study Portfolio Development and Writing for the Early Childhood Profession | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. and No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in completion of twelve (12) credit hours of EED Early Education coursework and permission of Program Coordinator.View requisites | 2–3 | ||
| EED261 | Early Childhood Preschool Internship | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.View requisites | Required if EED260 selected in Term 9 | 0–1 |
Term 11
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EDU/EED115 | Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education | CS | 3 | ||
| EEP311 | Foundations of Dual Language Learning - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 |
Term 12
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EEP312 | Family, Community, and School Collaboration for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP313 | Bilingual and ESL Methods - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 |
Term 13
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EEP314 | Teaching of Reading and Writing for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP315 | Social Studies and Arts Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 |
Term 14
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EEP316 | Math and Science Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP411 | Sheltered Instruction for Dual Language Settings - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| General Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
Term 15
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EEP412 | Assessment of Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP413 | Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments - Birth through Adolescence | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| General Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
Term 16
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEP414 | Science of Reading and Systematic Phonics Instruction for Birth through Adolescence | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| EEP415 | Student Teaching in a Dual Language K-3 Setting | Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).View requisites | 3 | ||
| General Elective | General Elective | 0–3 |
General Electives
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 120 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals
Recommended:
ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s)
ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s)
CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s)
FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s)
GER+++ Any GER German course(s)
ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s)
JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s)
NAV+++ Any NAV Navajo course(s)
SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)
SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3
SPA116 Beginning Spanish Conversation II 3
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=175640).