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Early Childhood Education Technology A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education Technology A.A.S.

Early Childhood Education Technology A.A.S.

  • ID:KSU10009
  • Level:Associate Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

English Requirements

All undergraduate applicants must obtain one of the following:

  • TOEFL iBT: 71; Home Edition iBT: 71

  • Revised PBT: 18 (average score)

  • IELTS Academic and IELTS indicator: 6.0

  • Duolingo English Test (DET):100

  • PTE Academic and PTE Academic Online: 48

  • Completion of the Kent State University ESL Center Level 8 Intensive English program with a minimum of 3.75 out of 4.0 GPA

  • ELS Level 112 Intensive English Program completion

  • SAT: a minimum of 510 evidence-based reading and writing

  • ACT: a minimum of 21 in English

Course Information

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education Technology prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to implement developmentally appropriate practices as they relate to each child's development. Students who wish to pursue this degree program must possess a commitment to valuing all children, regardless of ability or background. In addition, they must have the ability to work with the child's home and community.

Graduates of the degree program are eligible to apply for pre-kindergarten licensure through the State of Ohio. Graduates will be qualified for job positions as, teacher assistants, child caregivers and family child-care providers in a variety of settings, including child-care centers, early intervention programs, hospitals, Head Start programs, home-based early childhood programs, private schools and public preschool and special needs programs.

The degree program articulates to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood Education, from which graduates are eligible to apply for Ohio licensure to teach children in preschool to grade five. Completion of the associate degree does not guarantee admission to the bachelor's degree. Admission to the B.S.E. degree is selective.

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Courses

Semester one

  • Education in a democratic society

  • Introduction to early childhood services

  • Basic mathematical concepts i (kmcr)

  • Destination kent state: first year experience

  • Kent core requirement

Semester two

  • Introduction to human communication (kadl)

  • Understanding young children's development

  • Basic mathematical concepts ii (kmcr)

  • Educational psychology

  • Kent core requirement

Semester three

  • Mathematics and science in the early years

  • Partnerships in child guidance

  • Preschool curriculum

  • Emerging literacies

  • Introduction to exceptionalities (divd)

Semester four

  • Infant and toddler curriculum and services

  • Preschool seminar for student teaching (elr)

  • Preschool student teaching (elr)

  • Kent core requirement

Minimum total credit hours: 62

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Preschool teachers, except special education

  • Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Student Health Insurance: 2313 $ USD per year

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