Program Intro
The Early Childhood Education–A55220A curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.
Birth to Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure Transfer Curriculum Preview
SAMPLE COURSES
- ACA 122 – College Transfer Success
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. - EDU 144– Child Development I
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EDU 153 – Health, Safety, and Nutrition
This course covers promotions and maintaining the health and well-being of every child. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, health benefits of active play, recognition and reporting of abuse/neglect, and state regulations. - MAT 143 – Quantitative Literacy
This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through the project and activity-based assessment.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EDU 131 – Child, Family, and Community
This course covers the development of partnerships between culturally, linguistically and ability diverse families, children, schools and communities through the use of evidence-based strategies. - SOC 210 – Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- BIO 111 – General Biology I
This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, and other related topics. - EDU 250 – Teacher Licensure Preparation
This course provides information and strategies necessary for transfer to a teacher licensure program at a senior institution.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- AST 111 – Descriptive Astronomy
This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include an overview of the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe. - PSY 150 – General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics.
Early Childhood Education
Curriculum Preview
Curriculum Preview
SAMPLE COURSES
- EDU 119 – Intro to Early Child Educ
This course introduces the foundations of early childhood education, the diverse educational settings for young children, professionalism, and planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences for each child. - ENG 111 – Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EDU 146 – Child Guidance
This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally appropriate guidance. - EDU 282 – Early Childhood Literature
This course covers the history, selection, and integration of literature and language in the early childhood curriculum.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- COM 231 – Public Speaking
This course provides instruction and experience in the preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. - SOC 210 – Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EDU 221 – Children with Exceptionalities
This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive/diverse settings, and educational/family plans based on the foundations of child development. - EDU 280 – Language/Literacy Experiences
This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EDU 251 – Exploration Activities
This course covers fundamental concepts in the content areas of science, technology, engineering, math, and social studies through investigative experiences. - EDU 284 – Early Child Capstone Prac
This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three-star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment.
Early Education Non-Licensure Transfer Curriculum Preview
SAMPLE COURSES
- ACA 122 – College Transfer Success
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community college experience. - EDU 144– Child Development I
This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EDU 153 – Health, Safety, and Nutrition
This course covers promotions and maintaining the health and well-being of every child. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhood illnesses, and more. - MAT 143 – Quantitative Literacy
This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through the project and activity-based assessment.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- COM 231 – Public Speaking
This course provides instruction and experience in the preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. - SOC 210 – Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- BIO 111 – General Biology I
This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, and other related topics. - EDU 234 – Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
This course covers the development of high-quality, individualized, responsive/engaging relationships and experiences for infants, toddlers, and twos.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- AST 111 – Descriptive Astronomy
This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include an overview of the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe. - PSY 150 – General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics.
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