Associate in Early Childhood Education Transfer Track (Licensure) (A55220L)
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth to 3rd grade in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
The AAS licensure transfer track is designed for students who wish to transfer to a participating institution of the University of North Carolina System upon graduation to pursue a baccalaureate (bachelor) degree in an early childhood education program for the purposes of obtaining teacher licensure in the area of Birth through Kindergarten.
Course work includes child growth and development, physical/nutritional needs of children, care and guidance of children, and communication skills with other early childhood related professionals, parents/families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/ language, physical/motor, social/ emotional, and creative development of young children.
Graduates are prepared and facilitate a safe, healthy and nurturing environment and curriculum which reflects the diversity of students and families in the setting. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, home visiting setting, public and private schools, hospital settings, camp and recreational centers, developmental day settings, Head Start Programs, and school age programs.
Academic Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
| EDU 119 | Introduction to Early Childhood, Education | 4 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I | 3 |
| EDU 153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Note: Students qualify for NC Early Childhood credential and NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials.
Spring Semester
| EDU 145 | Child Development II | 3 |
| EDU 146 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities | 3 |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| EDU 221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU 234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Humanities
| Choose from the humanities list below | 3 |
Natural Science
| Choose from the natural science list below | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | 4 |
| EDU 280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science
| Choose from the Soc/Behavioral Science list below | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
EDU 284: Students must complete the required qualifications one semester prior to Capstone Practicum and attend Capstone Student orientation before beginning practicum. Students should meet with Instructor and/or Department Head during advising.
Total Credit Hours: 71
Requirements
Humanities Electives (at least 3 credit hours required)
Natural Science (at least 4 credit hours required)
Social/Behavioral Science (at least 3 credit hours required)