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Education: Associate of Arts in Teaching
Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood
Special Education
A.A.T. Degree (Transfer)
This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to an early
childhood and/or special education teacher preparation program at a four-year
college or university in the state of Maryland. Students may be required to take
additional special education or inclusion courses as part of the requirements for a
baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at a four-year institution.
Students planning to transfer out of the state should consult with the Counseling
& Advising Office as well as an academic advisor at their transfer school of choice.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101
English Composition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EN 102
English Composition & Literature
3
Mathematics
MA 207
Elementary Statistics with Probability
4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101
General Psychology
3
HI 201
History of the United States or
HI 202
History of the United States
3
GG 102
Cultural Geography
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
AR 100 Introduction to the Creative Arts
3
English Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BI 100 Fundamental Concepts of Biology or
BI 101
General Biology
4
PC 114 Contemporary Physical Science or
PC 109 Physical Geology
4
PC 115 Introduction to Geoscience or
PC 107 Introductory Astronomy
4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
HE 204
Health Education
3
Other Requirements
ECD 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . .
3
ECD 104 Activities I for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED 100
Child Growth and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED 203 Foundations of Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED 214
Processes and Acquisition of Reading . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MA 105 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics I
4
MA 106 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics II
4
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A.A.T. requirements:
To earn the A.A.T., students must achieve a minimum of a 2.750 cumulative
GPA and earn a “C” or better in all courses used to satisfy the A.A.T.
requirements. Students must also provide the Registrar’s Office with qualifying
scores on one of the state-approved basic skills tests for future teachers.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor at
their transfer institution as early as possible and should be aware that some
colleges and universities may require higher GPAs and/or additional tests.
Early Childhood Development *
(Continuing Education)
Child Care
Learn to work effectively with young children by understanding the basic
growth and developmental principles including social, emotional, physical
and intellectual developmental stages. Discover materials and methods
used to create activities for young children that advance physical, cognitive,
communicative, creative and social skills. Exam the normal stage of child
development, health, feeding, play, rest, abuse, as well as appropriate
activities for socialization, positive guidance techniques, and skills to enhance
parent/caregiver communication.
Course Requirements
CHI113
Child Development & Behavior
CHI114
Activities I for Children
CHI131
Administration of Child Development Centers
CHI139
Infants & Toddlers Development and Care
CHI140
Understanding & Guiding the Young Child’s Behavior
CHI145 School Age Activities
CHI146 Special Education in Early Childhood
* Noncredit courses. Fee structure for the above courses is subject to change. Consult the
current Continuing Education class schedule. Courses not eligible for financial aid.