Early Childhood Education Program The core courses required for the A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years old).  In addition to these courses, General Education courses are required. ECE 111: Foundation of Early Childhood Education (3)  ECE 116: Language & Cognitive Dev (3) ECE 220: Creative Arts for Young Children (3) ECE 225: Child Growth & Dev (3)  ECE 235: K'é, Ádaa Akohwiindzin, Soc. (3) ECE 245: Wellness & Special Needs of Young Children (4) ECE 108: Field Experiences I (2)  ECE 110: Field Experiences II (2) We are working on an  assessment of student learning of our AA Early Childhood Program.  Contact Afton Sells for more information. Early Childhood Program Mission, Goals and Objectives written in Navajo:  Click here for an English language version of the Early Childhood Mission, Goals, and Objectives ©2004-8 Center for Diné Teacher Education,  Diné College, Tsaile , AZ 86556 Updated 20 May 2007. Questions? Contact  CDTE.