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Program of Study: |
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES:
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
(TEACHER EDUCATION TRANSFER) |
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Degree: |
A.S. DEGREE |
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Description:
This program is designed to support and encourage progress toward a baccalaureate degree and NYS teacher certification for students interested in pursuing teaching as a career. The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Early Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) degree is specifically for students interested in teaching grade levels Birth through Second Grade (Birth -2nd ).
Preparing to become a teacher is an exciting and challenging endeavor. This course of study provides students with the opportunity to experience the basic fundamentals of teaching in the classroom, while studying various integral aspects of the profession. The course of study also provides students with a balance of coursework between completing Education classes, General Education requirements, and pursuing courses within the students' selected academic major. Students can major/concentrate in General Science, Mathematics or Special Education.
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Distribution Requirements |
Credit Hours |
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FIRST SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours |
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ENG 101 Composition I |
3 |
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PSY 203 General Psychology |
3 |
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MAT 122 Calculus I |
4 |
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BIO 109 Principles of Biology I |
4 |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE or ASL ELECTIVE |
3 |
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Total |
17 |
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SECOND SEMESTER: 15-17 Credit Hours |
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ENG 102 Composition II |
3 |
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PSY 213 Child Development |
3 |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE or ASL ELECTIVE |
3 |
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NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* |
4 |
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MAT 123 Calculus II |
4 |
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Total |
17 |
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THIRD SEMESTER: 16-18 Credit Hours |
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PSY 208 Foundations of Education |
3 |
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SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS** |
3 |
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HIS 103 History of the United States I OR
HIS 104 History of the United States II |
3 |
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MAJOR/CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE++ |
3-4 |
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MAJOR/CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE++ |
3-4 |
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Total |
15-17 |
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FOURTH SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours |
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HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I OR
HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II |
3 |
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LITERATURE ELECTIVE*** |
3 |
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EDUCATION OR MAJOR/CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE**** |
4 |
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SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION-OTHER WORLD CIVILIZATION***** |
3 |
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Physical Education Elective |
2 |
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Total |
15 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
64 |
NOTE: For transfer to a SUNY College, check courses approved as meeting SUNY General Education Requirements.
* choose from Che 151, PHY 101 or PHY 151
** For transfer to a SUNY college: SUNY General Education-Arts
For transfer to a private college: see Teacher Education Coordinator
*** choose from ENG 203, ENG 204, ENG 205 or ENG 206
****she Teacher Education Coordinator
***** For transfer to a SUNY college: SUNY General Education- Other World Civilizations ….For transfer to a private college: see Teacher Education Coordinator
++MATHEMATICS MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
MAT 114 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
MAT 225 Calculus III
Math pre-requisite or elective
++SCIENCE MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BIO 110 Principles of Biology II
choose from: CHE 152, PHY 102 or PHY 152
choose from: Sci 103, 104, 105 or 106