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Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education Degree

Associate of Arts in Teaching
要获得AAT，学生必须达到至少3.0的累积GPA，或达到2.75 - 2.99的累积GPA，并在国家批准的基本技能测试中提供可接受的分数。

Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education

For students just beginning coursework toward teacher certification in Maryland, this degree provides a clear transfer pathway to the education programs at any college or university in Maryland. This curriculum provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to an early childhood education or special education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements and complete a core of professional education coursework required for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the AAT students must either achieve a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA or achieve a 2.75 - 2.99 cumulative GPA along with presenting acceptable scores on a state-approved basic skills test.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Describe the theories and principles of child development and learning and apply the theories and principles to their classroom teaching.
  • 了解幼儿教育领域的政策、问题、趋势和历史事件。
  • Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way to positively influence children's learning and development.
  • 通过相互尊重的关系，展示支持家庭和社区并增强其权能的知识。
  • Demonstrate understanding of content areas and apply developmentally appropriate approaches to enhance children's learning and development.
  • Identify and explain the models of classroom and behavior management.
  • 为文化和语言不同的学生和残疾学生的家庭确定工作和倡导策略，以促进儿童的教育计划。
  • 对教学实践进行分析和反思，以改进和区分学生的教学。
  • Identify community resources serving students with special needs and their families.
  • Identify and conduct themselves as early childhood professionals who use ethical guidelines and National Association for the Education of Young Children standards related to early childhood practice, and who are advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
  • Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/experience and new learning.


Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions.See all education transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。

Related careers include elementary school teacher, grades pre-K through 3rd grade, educational diagnostician, rehabilitation counselor, education administrator, guidance counselor, family counselor, childcare director, and childcare teacher.

  • MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up aCollege Central Network (CCN)new windowaccount and other job search topics.
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Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence: Early Childhood Education Special Education Program

A suggested course sequence for follows.

  • All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.

Suggested Course Sequence

All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102, or elective.

‡ Select ENGL literature course. (ENGL 190 recommended)

** Students planning to transfer to University of Maryland--College Park should selectHIST 200.


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Find more information on WDCE coursesin promoting literacy and numeracy concepts with young children, meeting the educational requirements for operating a family and center-based child care facility, earning clock hours and CEUs for training and licensing requirements, and preparing for applying for a CDA credential.

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