May 21, 2024
2022-2023 Online Catalog
2022-2023 Online Catalog
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Early Childhood Elementary Education, Suggested Grades Pre-K-3, A.A. |
Program Description
Option offered through Liberal Arts
For students who wish to prepare themselves for an Associate degree or wish to transfer and earn a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of psychological concepts to the learning behavior of children from Pre-K to Grade 3;
- Analyze the characteristics of effective teaching behaviors and “best practices” in the teaching profession;
- Describe the organization and funding of school systems;
- Describe the roles of teachers, students, parents, administrators, and teacher associations in the U.S.;
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Demonstrate the skills and motivation for continued self-education;
- Demonstrate the ability to access and utilize various sources of information such as the library and the internet;
- Develop skill in quantitative and scientific reasoning;
- Evaluate the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of Early Childhood Elementary Education.
After Union County College
Graduates of this program will transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree to work with students in early childhood education.
Spring Semester
- ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credit hours
- History Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- Social Science Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- 4 credit hours
- 3 credit hours
Fall Semester
- ENG 128 - The Dynamics of Communication 3 credit hours
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OR
- ENG 129 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours
- Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- PSY 205 - Child Psychology 3 credit hours
- CST 111 - Integrating Technology in the Curriculum 3 credit hours
Spring Semester
- EDU 215 - Field Work in Education 3 credit hours
- Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- Diversity Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- Liberal Arts 200-Level Elective 3 credit hours