Mountain State University Psychology
School of Arts and Sciences
PSYCHOLOGY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (A.A.S.)
The Associate of Applied Science program in Psychology of Early Childhood Development provides a comprehensive knowledge base for birth-to-kindergarten educators. The program investigates a broad array of early childhood core topics, critical and reflective analyses, international perspectives, and innovative and futuristic approaches to education. Students typically conduct 15 hours of observation in the center where they have completed their ACDS training; exceptions require the instructor’s permission.
The program is available through Spectrum at educational sites throughout West Virginia as well as the Beckley and Martinsburg campuses.
Degree Requirements
In addition to required coursework (including the University’s general education requirements), the program requires 32 semester hours of prior learning credit from child development ACDS training.
General Education / Liberal Arts Requirements
| COMM 2 |
Intro to Speech Communications |
| ENGL 101 |
English Composition I |
| ENGL 102 |
English Composition II |
| IT 100 |
Intro to Computers |
| IT 101 |
Intro to Word Processing |
| IT 102 |
Intro to Spreadsheets |
| MATH 102 |
Beginning Algebra |
| PHIL 189 |
Special Topics in Ethics |
| SOCI 201 |
Intro to Sociology |
Early Childhood Psychology Requirements
| PSYC 201 |
Principles of Psychology |
| PSYC 202 |
ECD Perspectives, Issues, and Methods |
| PSYC 203 |
ECD Exceptionality |
| PSYC 204 |
ECD Survey of Holistic Development / Assessment |
| PSYC 205 |
Innovation and Excellence in ECD - |
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includes laboratory community experience at approved sites. |
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