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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
Arts & Humanities
ASLS 121 American Sign Language I or
SPAN 101 Introductory Spanish 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) 3
General Education Elective (Select from GenEd course list)
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology (required) 3
HLTH 160 or HLTH 150 recommended 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(HLTH 160 or HLTH 150 satisfies requirement)
Departmental Requirements
ECED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
ECED 125 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood 3
ECED 135 Infant/Toddler Development & Care 3
ECED 145 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECED 155 Activities for the School Age Child 3
ECED 245 Directed Practicum in Early Childhood or
INTR 103 Internship 3
ECED 205 Administration of Child Development Centers 3
ECED 215 Understanding & Guiding the Young Child’s Behavior 3
ECED 225 Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood or
EDUC 240 Processes & Acquisitions of Reading
(targeted for transfer students) 3
ECED 101 Child Development & Behavior 3
EDUC 230 Foundations of Special Education (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
COMM 105 Small Group Communication (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
Electives
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer
institution (ARTSYS) before selecting their electives. . . . . . 3
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Early Childhood Development
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students to work in child care centers, Head Start programs, nursery
schools, or for self employment as family child care providers or nannies by
offering specialized courses in early childhood. It also provides core early
childhood courses to professionals who are currently working in the early
childhood field. Courses fulfill the educational requirements for senior staff, group
leader, director of a small center and also meet the Maryland child care credential
and state requirements.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all EDUC and ECED courses.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
ECED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
ECED 125 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood 3
ECED 135 Infant/Toddler Development & Care 3
ECED 145 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECED 155 Activities for the School Age Child 3
ECED 245 Directed Practicum in Early Childhood or
INTR 103 Internship 3
ECED 205 Administration of Child Development Centers 3
ECED 215 Understanding & Guiding the Young Child’s Behavior 3
ECED 225 Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood 3
ECED 101 Child Development & Behavior 3
EDUC 230 Foundations of Special Education 3
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Child Care Preschool and School Age
Teacher Training
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students to enter the workforce in early childhood development.
The certificate targets four courses that are required to meet the educational
requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care.
The certificate highlights the following positions: child care teacher of preschools,
infant/toddler classrooms, and school age (before and after school programs).
Students must complete each course with a “C” or better to receive this certificate.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
ECED 125 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood 3
ECED 135 Infant/Toddler Development & Care 3
ECED 155 Activities for the School Age Child 3
ECED 101 Child Development & Behavior 3
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Child Care Preschool Teacher
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Meets the educational requirements of the Maryland State Department of
Education Office of Child Care for the position of child care preschool teacher. In
this position, students can teach preschool children in various settings. Students
must pass both courses with a “C” or better to receive the LOR.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
ECED 125 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood 3
ECED 101 Child Development & Behavior 3
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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
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ENGL 102 English Composition & Literature 3
Mathematics
MATH 110 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics I 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
HIST 201 History of the United States I or
HIST 202 History of the United States II 3
GEOG 102 Cultural Geography (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
Arts & Humanities
ARTT 100 Introduction to the Creative Arts 3
English Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 100 Fundamental Concepts of Biology or
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I 4
PHSC 111 Introduction to Physical Science or
PHSC 121 Physical Geology 4
PHSC 112 Introduction to Earth Systems Science or
PHSC 117 Introduction to Astronomy 4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
HLTH 150 Health Education 3
Other Requirements
ECED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
ECED 125 Methods and Materials in Early Childhood 3
ECED 101 Child Growth and Development 3
EDUC 230 Foundations of Special Education (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
EDUC 240 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3
MATH 113 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics II 4
MATH 127 Statistics with Probability 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.
Elementary Education/Elementary
Special Education
A.A.T. Degree (Transfer)
This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to an elementary
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
ENGL 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ENGL 102 English Composition & Literature 3
Mathematics
MATH 110 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics I 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
HIST 102 History of Western Civilization II or
HIST 201 History of the United States I or
HIST 202 History of the United States II 3
GEOG 102 Cultural Geography (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
Arts & Humanities
ARTT 100 Introduction to the Creative Arts 3
COMM 103 Public Speaking or
COMM 105Small Group Communication (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 100 Fundamental Concepts of Biology or
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I 4
PHSC 111 Introduction to Physical Science 4
PHSC 112 Introduction to Earth Systems Science 4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
HLTH 150 Health Education 3
Other Requirements
EDUC 110 Schools and Society 3
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology 3
EDUC 230 Foundations of Special Education (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
EDPS 210 Human Growth and Development 3
EDUC 240 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3
MATH 113 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics II 4
MATH 127 Statistics with Probability 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. 45 hours of observation in a school
based setting is required as part of the Education coursework.