May 06, 2024

2020-2021 College Catalog

2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education/Child Care, A.S.

HEGIS: 5503.00
PROGRAM CODE: 01063
PROGRAM DIRECTORS: Dr. Peter Fiume

DEPARTMENT: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

The Early Childhood Education/Childcare AS degree prepares students for careers in a variety of roles in early childhood settings. Students learn pedagogic theory and practice, the impact of diverse social, economic, political and cultural issues on families and schooling, and are provided with opportunities to further develop their skills through field work in schools and childcare centers. The degree provides opportunity for transfer to baccalaureate programs.

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.

Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.

Degree Map:

Degree Map for Early Childhood/Child Care, A.S.

Your Degree Map contains the suggested term-by-term course sequence for your academic path towards graduation.

To ensure successful and timely completion of your degree, it is recommended that you meet with your academic advisor to discuss your unique map.

Please note some courses may only be offered once an academic year.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education/Child Care degree program requirements, graduates will:

understand various theories of teaching, learning, and development
identify age-appropriate curriculum goals and recognize methods used to achieve those goals
effectively design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all content areas
engage in self-reflection to evaluate performance and progress
understand the social, economic, political, and cultural issues that impact families and schooling
foster a positive regard for individual students and their families regardless of differences
use critical thinking and analysis when speaking, reading, and writing

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course in any discipline is required.

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

* Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any group

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

A. World Cultures and Global Issues Designated Course

Suggested: ANT 3700 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 Credit(s)

B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity Designated Course

C. Creative Expression Designated Course

D. Individual and Society Designated Course

Suggested: PSY 3000 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 Credit(s)
Suggested: SOC 3100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)

E. Scientific World Designated Course

Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

PSY 1100 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)

Major Requirements (11 Courses, 30 Credits):

EDC 200 - Social Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)
EDC 2100 - Social Science in Education 3 Credit(s)
EDC 2200 - Art Workshop in Education 3 Credit(s)
EDC 2300 - Music and Movement Workshop in Education 2 Credit(s)
EDC 2800 - Techniques in Math, Science and Technology Teaching for Early Childhood Education 2 Credit(s)
EDC 3000 - Seminar and Practicum in Early Childhood Education Curriculum 3 Credit(s)
EDC 9105 - Supervised Instructional Experience in Education I 3 Credit(s)
EDC 9307 - Supervised Instructional Experience In Education II 3 Credit(s)
HUM 200 - Early Literacy and Children’s Literature 2 Credit(s)
PSY 1100 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSY 2400 - Psychological Disorders in Young Children 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

0 to 3 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits.

The following course is recommended if not taken to fulfill Pathways Flexible Core: Individual and Society (Group D).

PSY 3000 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 Credit(s)

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