Early Childhood Development and Care A.A.S. Course Sequence, Academic Programs, SUNY Orange

Early Childhood Development and Care A.A.S.

CAREER DEGREE
MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS

Early Childhood Development and Care (A.A.S.) Gateway Courses:

Gateway courses: EDU 101, EDU 105
Key courses: EDU 101, EDU 105, EDU 107, EDU 109, EDU 111, EDU 201, EDU 202, EDU 203, EDU 204, EDU 206, EDU 208

Courses above have been recommended by the department to help introduce you to the program (Gateway courses) and guide you in selecting courses that will provide you with the best academic experience (Key courses and suggested Electives).

PPREREQUISITE
CCOREQUISITE
P/CPRE/COREQUISITE

First Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
ENG 101	Freshman English 1	P	3
EDU 105	Preparing to Teach Young Children		2
EDU 101	Child Development +		3
PSY 111	Introduction to Psychology		3
PES 100	Concepts of Physical Wellness		1
________	SUNY Gen Ed Elective #		3
	Total Semester Credits		15

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Attend your first Future Teachers Association meeting, and consider joining this student club
See Education Department faculty member for progress “check-in”
See advisor and register for classes

Second Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
ENG 102	Freshman English 2	P	3
EDU 111	Childhood Health and Safety		3
MAT ___	SUNY Math* (GE1)		3
EDU 109	Language and Literacy Development in the Young Child	P	3
PES ____	Physical Education		1
________	SUNY Gen Ed Elective #		3
	Total Semester Credits		16

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Check department bulletin board for information regarding attending an early childhood conference
Consider completing Early Childhood AAS degree program

Third Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
EDU 107	Protecting Children’s Well-Being		1
COM 101	Foundations of Communication		3
EDU 203	Child Care Curriculum Development/Field Experience 1 + @	P, P/C	5
EDU 201	Observation and Assessment+!	P!	3
________	SUNY Gen Ed Elective #		3
	Total Semester Credits		15

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Begin to gather materials for professional teaching portfolio

Fourth Semester

Course #	Course Name	P, C, P/C	Credits
PED 156	Infant/Child First Aid and CPR		1
EDU 202	Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum + %		3
EDU 204	Child Care Curriculum Development/Field Experience 2 + %	P	5
EDU 206	Administration and Management of Child Care Centers %		3
EDU 208	Home, School, Community %	P	3
	Total Semester Credits		15

Milestones

During this semester, students should:

Apply for graduation

TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 61

Notes:

+Local daytime observations beyond college classroom required.

*MAT 102 or higher (MAT 111 recommended)

#These electives MUST satisfy three (3) different SUNY General Education categories chosen ONLY from: Natural Sciences (GE2), American History (GE4), Western Civilization (GE5), Other World Civilizations (GE6), Arts (GE8), Foreign Languages (GE9), with at least ONE from either Category GE 4, GE 5 or GE 6.

%Offered Spring semester only

@Offered Fall semester only

!Prerequisite clarification for Early Childhood Development and Care A.A.S. majors: PSY 111 and EDU 101

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