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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Early Childhood/Primary Grades Education, A.A.S.
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The Associate of Applied Science degree career program in Early Childhood and Primary Grades Education prepares individuals to work as lead teachers and directors of child care centers and preschools or to assist teachers in the instructional process in Pre-K through Grade 3 in public schools. While many of the Early Childhood courses transfer to four-year institutions, the primary purpose of the A.A.S. degree is to prepare students for immediate employment in a variety of child care settings. Students are required to submit a professional portfolio that meets the standards of the Education faculty prior to graduation.
Program Pathway
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition
*(ENG 101E and ENG 101P are approved substitutions for ENG 101) |
3 |
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ENG 102 |
Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| MAT 114 |
Introduction to Applied Algebra |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities |
3 |
| Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Biological/Physical Science; 3-4 credits |
3 |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
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EDU 114 |
The Developing Child |
3 |
| EDU 103 |
Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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EDU 115 |
Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| PSY 203 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
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ENG 104 |
Children’s Literature |
3 |
| PED 215 |
Early Childhood Physical Activities |
3 |
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EDU 211 |
Introduction to Special Education |
3 |
| MUS 205 |
Music Skills for the Classroom Teacher |
3 |
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EDU 215 |
Child Care Center Administration and Management |
3 |
| EDU 117 |
School Age Child Care Seminar I |
3 |
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Elective |
Choose in consultation with an advisor |
3 |
| EDU 212 |
Processes and Acquisition of Reading |
3 |
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EDU 240 |
Education Capstone Field Experience |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
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General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
English
*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, and ENG-101P
Program Requirements (36 Credits)
Free Electives (2-3 Credits)
Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor. Some recommended courses are listed below:
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
Note:
Students who have been convicted of child abuse, sexual abuse of a minor, or crimes of violence are precluded from employment in the field of teaching. Please discuss concerns with your advisor. |
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