Continued Studies Transfer Path, AS

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This path is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four year institution for further study towards the ECE Teacher Certification. It also prepares you with the appropriate academics and practicum necessary for a career in Early Childhood. Since the amount of transfer credit varies from one institution to another, students are advised to consult the catalog from the four year colleges under consideration.

General Education Requirements

ENG* 101 - Composition 3 credits
ENG* 102 - Literature and Composition 3 credits or
ENG* 200 - Advanced Composition 3 credits
PSY* 111 - General Psychology I 3 credits
MAT* 109 - Quantitative Literacy 3 credits or higher
Choose one course in BIO*, CHE*, EAS*, EVS*, PHY* (SK: Scientific Knowledge and Understanding) 3-4 credits
PHL* 111 - Ethics 3 credits
Choose one course in: AD, HK, OC, SR 3 credits
(AD: Aesthetic Dimensions)
(HK: Historical Knowledge/Understanding)
(OC: Oral Communication)
(SR: Scientific Reasoning)

Total General Education Credits: 21-22

Suggested Course Sequence

First Semester

ENG* 101 - Composition 3 credits
PSY* 111 - General Psychology I 3 credits
PSY* 122 - Child Growth and Development 3 credits
ECE* 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits
Choose one course in AD, HK, OC, or SR (Gen Ed) 3 credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Second Semester

ENG* 102 - Literature and Composition 3 credits or
ENG* 200 - Advanced Composition 3 credits
MAT* 109 - Quantitative Literacy 3 credits (or higher)
ECE* 107 - Introduction to Exceptional Children I 3 credits
ECE* 231 - Early Language and Literacy Development 3 credits
Open (Elective) 3 credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Third Semester

PHL* 111 - Ethics 3 credits
Choose one course in BIO*, CHE*, EAS*, EVS*, PHY* (Gen Ed - SK: Scientific Knowledge and Understanding) 3-4 credits
HIS* 201 - U.S. History I 3 credits
ECE* 210 - Observations, Participation and Seminar 3 credits
SOC* 111 - Child, Family, School and Community 3 credits

Total Semester Credits: 15-16

Fourth Semester

ECE* 295 - Student Teaching 6 credits
Open (Electives) 3 credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Total Program Credits: 60-61

Students are advised to consult the catalog of the transferring institution for appropriate choices.