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Early Childhood Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

A TEACHER EDUCATION AREA OF CONCENTRATION

APPLICATION CODE 130

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Liberal Studies—Room AC-230.

Early Childhood Education is defined as grades Pre-K through three in the state of Maryland. This curriculum is designed for students who are interested in transferring to an Early Childhood Education program at a four-year college or university outside of Maryland as well as students who are not eligible to complete the requirements of the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree. While this curriculum is designed to prepare students to pursue a bachelor’s degree program at the college or university level, students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3
EDUC 111Child Growth and Development

3
EDUC 112Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education

3
PSYC 101General Psychology

3
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
EDUC 110Introduction to Education

3
MATH 127Concepts of Mathematics I

4
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3
Science Physical Science with lab (CHEM, PHYS, GEOL, ASTR)

4

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
EDUC 200Introduction to Special Education

3
EDUC 220Field Experience in Education

3
MATH 128Concepts of Mathematics II

4
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Oral & Expressive Communication Core

3
Science Biological Science with lab (BIOL)

4

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
EDUC 201Processes and Acquisition of Reading

3
HIST 101American History to 1877

3
OR
HIST 102American History Since 1877

3
MATH 129Concepts of Mathematics III

4
Elective Social Sciences Elective

3
Elective General Elective

1

Total Credit Hours: 60

A graduate should be able to

  1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the learning process, as well as child and adolescent development, with an emphasis on students with special needs.
  2. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of content including the theories, concepts, and skills central to the discipline or disciplines one intends to teach.
  3. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of teaching practices including construction of engaging learning activities, assessment for and of learning, and the design and maintenance of supportive learning environments.
  4. Engage in ethical reasoning in the educational field.