early childhood education

Early Childhood Education - A55220 Certificate Programs The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares Administration Certificate (C55220F) individuals to work with children from birth through This certificate is designed for the individual who eight in diverse learning environments. Students will would like to gain knowledge of theoretical founda- combine learned theories with practice in actual tions, national learning standards, the NC Founda- settings with young children under the supervision tions for Early Learning and Development, and state of qualified teachers. Coursework includes child regulations, as well as business skills needed to growth and development, physical/nutritional needs assume administration/ownership roles in the early of children, care and guidance of children, and childhood care field. communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/ Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (C55290) motor, social/emotional, and creative development of This certificate is designed for the individual who young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and would like to gain knowledge of theoretical founda- implement developmentally appropriate programs in tions, national learning standards, the NC Founda- early childhood settings. Employment opportunities tions for Early Learning and Development. Course- include child development and child care programs, work includes development from conception through preschools, public and private schools, recreational approximately 36 months, healthy environments, centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age and strategies for building relationships with diverse programs. populations. Track Options Preschool Certificate (C55220P) This certificate is designed for the individual who Career-Ready Non-Transfer Track (A55220C): would like to gain knowledge of theoretical foun- This track is for students seeking to earn an Associate dations, national learning standards, and the NC in Applied Science (A.A.S. 2-year degree) and contin- Foundations for Early Learning and Development, ue into the work force. and includes coursework on development from Birth through Kindergarten (B-K) conception through approximately 36 months. Licensure Transfer Track (A55220L): Topics include healthy environments and strategies This track is for students seeking to earn an Associate for building relationships with diverse populations in Applied Science (A.A.S. 2-year degree) and transfer as well as factors that influence development from to a 4-year institution to complete his/her Bachelor preschool through middle childhood. Students will of Science degree in a Birth through Kindergarten learn strategies to encourage social skills, self-regu- program. lation, emotional expression, and positive behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children’s Early Childhood Education Non-teaching social, emotional, and cognitive development. Licensure Transfer Track (A55220NL): This track is for students seeking to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S. 2-year degree) and transfer to a 4-year institution to complete his/her Bachelor of Science degree in an Early Education Program.

Lori Coburn, MAEd., Lead Early Childhood/School-Age Education Instructor 252-246-1272 • [email protected]

wilsoncc.edu • (252) 291-1195 • EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEGREE (A55220C) The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. Early Childhood Education: A program that prepares individuals to promote child development and learning, work with diverse families and children, observe, document and assess to support young children and families, use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum, and use developmentally effective approaches in collaboration with other early childhood professionals. Potential course work includes instruction in all areas of child development such as emotional/ social/ health/ physical/ language/ communication, approaches to play and learning, working with diverse families, and related observations/ student teaching experiences. Career-Ready Non-Transfer Track: This track is for students seeking to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S. 2 year degree) and continue into the work force. COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours FALL SEMESTER ACA 111 or ACA 122 1/0 0/2 1 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3 EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4 EDU 144 Child Development I 3 0 3 *PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3 Total 12/13 2/4 14 SPRING SEMESTER *ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry 3 0 3 EDU 145 Child Development II 3 0 3 EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3 EDU 151 Creative Activities 3 0 3 Choose one of the following: EDU 163 Classroom Mgmt. & Instruction 3 0 3 EDU 188 Issues in Early Child Ed 2 0 2 Total 14/15 0 14/15 SUMMER SEMESTER EDU 131 Child, Family, & Community 3 0 3 EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 0 3 *COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 3 *MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2 2 3 Total 11 2 12 FALL SEMESTER EDU 221 Children With Exceptionalities 3 0 3 EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 0 3 EDU 280 Language & Literacy Experiences 3 0 3 *Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3 Total 12 0 12 SPRING SEMESTER EDU 235 School-Age Dev & Program 3 0 3 EDU 252 Math & Science Activities 3 0 3 EDU 271 Educational Technology 2 2 3 EDU 284 Early Child Capstone Practicum 1 9 4 **Major Elective 3 0 3 Total 12 11 16 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR DEGREE 68/69 *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS – CONTINUED

*Students must select three (3) semester hours credit from the humanities/fine arts discipline. Choose one (1) course from the following: Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 0 3 MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 0 3 MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz 3 0 3 PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 0 3 ** MAJOR ELECTIVES Choose one (1) course from the following: EDU 222 Learners with Behavior Disorders 3 0 3 EDU 223 Specific Learning Disabilities 3 0 3

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN (B-K) LICENSURE TRANSFER TRACK DEGREE (A55220L) The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. Early Childhood Education: A program that prepares individuals to promote child development and learning, work with diverse families and children, observe, document and assess to support young children and families, use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum, and use developmentally effective approaches in collaboration with other early childhood professionals. Potential course work includes instruction in all areas of child development such as emotional/ social/ health/ physical/ language/ communication, approaches to play and learning, working with diverse families, and related observations/ student teaching experiences. BK Licensure Transfer Track: This track is for students seeking to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S. 2 year degree) and transfer to a 4-year institution to complete his/her Bachelor of Science degree in a Birth through Kindergarten program. COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours FALL SEMESTER ACA 111 or ACA 122 1/0 0/2 1 EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4 EDU 144 Child Development I 3 0 3 *ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry 3 0 3 *PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3 Total 13/14 0/2 14 SPRING SEMESTER CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3 *ENG 112 or ENG 114 3 0 3 EDU 131 Child, Family, & Community 3 0 3 EDU 145 Child Development II 3 0 3 EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3 EDU 151 Creative Activities 3 0 3 Total 17 2 18 SUMMER SEMESTER EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 0 3 *BIO 110 or BIO 111 3 3 4 *COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 3 *MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2 2 3 Total 11 5 13 *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation. BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN (B-K) LICENSURE TRANSFER TRACK DEGREE REQUIREMENTS – CONTINUED Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours FALL SEMESTER EDU 221 Children With Exceptionalities 3 0 3 EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 0 3 EDU 280 Language & Literacy Experiences 3 0 3 **Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3 Choose one of the following: CHM 151 General Chemistry I 3 3 4 PHY 110 Conceptual Physics/PHY110A Lab 3 2 4 Total 15 2/3 16 SPRING SEMESTER EDU 216 Foundations of Education 4 0 4 EDU 250 Teacher Licensure Program 3 0 3 EDU 284 Early Child Capstone Practicum 1 9 4 **Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 3 Total 11 9 14 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR DEGREE 74 **Students must select three (3) semester hours credit from the humanities/fine arts discipline. Choose one (1) course from the following: Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 0 3 MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 0 3 MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz 3 0 3 PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 0 3 **Students must select three (3) semester hours credit from the social/behavioral science discipline. Choose one (1) course from the following: Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours ECO 251 or ECO 252 3 0 3 HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, or HIS 132 3 0 3 POL 120 American Government 3 0 3 SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 3 NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 or ACA 122 in their first semester.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION NON-TEACHING LICENSURE TRANSFER TRACK DEGREE (A55220NL) The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. Early Childhood Education: A program that prepares individuals to promote child development and learning, work with diverse families and children, observe, document and assess to support young children and families, use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum, and use developmentally effective approaches in collaboration with other early childhood professionals. Potential course work includes instruction in all areas of child development such as emotional/ social/ health/ physical/ language/ communication, approaches to play and learning, working with diverse families, and related observations/ student teaching experiences. ECE Non-Licensure Transfer Track: This track is for students seeking to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S. 2 year degree) and transfer to a 4-year institution to complete his/her Bachelor of Science degree in an Early Education Program. NON-TEACHING LICENSURE TRANSFER TRACK DEGREE REQUIREMENTS – CONTINUED

COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours FALL SEMESTER ACA 111 or ACA 122 1/0 0/2 1 EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4 EDU 144 Child Development I 3 0 3 *ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry 3 0 3 *PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3 Total 13/14 0/2 14 SPRING SEMESTER CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3 *ENG 112 or ENG 114 3 0 3 EDU 131 Child, Family, & Community 3 0 3 EDU 145 Child Development II 3 0 3 EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3 EDU 151 Creative Activities 3 0 3 Total 17 2 18 SUMMER SEMESTER EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 0 3 *BIO 110 or BIO 111 3 3 4 *COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 3 *MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2 2 3 Total 11 5 13 FALL SEMESTER EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin I 3 0 3 EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 0 3 EDU 280 Language & Literacy Experiences 3 0 3 **Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3 Choose one of the following: CHM 151 General Chemistry I 3 3 4 PHY 110 Conceptual Physics/PHY110A Lab 3 2 4 Total 15 2/3 16 SPRING SEMESTER EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities 3 0 3 EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II 3 0 3 EDU 284 Early Child Capstone Practicum 1 9 4 **Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 3 Total 10 9 13 EDU 284 Early Child Capstone Practicum 1 9 4 **Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 3 Total 10 9 13 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR DEGREE 74 *This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation. **Students must select three (3) semester hours credit from the humanities/fine arts discipline. Choose one (1) course from the following: Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 0 3 MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 0 3 MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz 3 0 3 PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 0 3 **Students must select three (3) semester hours credit from the social/behavioral science discipline. Choose one (1) course from the following: Course Number & Name Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours ECO 251 or ECO 252 3 0 3 HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, or HIS 132 3 0 3 POL 120 American Government 3 0 3 SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 3 NOTE: Students are required to take ACA 111 or ACA 122 in their first semester. ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE (C55220F) COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS Class Title Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3 EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4 EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3 EDU 188 Issues in Early Child Ed 2 0 2 EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin. I 3 0 3 EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II 3 0 3 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE 17 2 18 NOTE: Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and should be able to complete the certificate in 2 or 3 semesters by taking 3 courses each semester.

INFANT/TODDLER CARE CERTIFICATE (C55290) COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS Class Title Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4 EDU 131 Child, Family & Community 3 0 3 EDU 144 Child Development I 3 0 3 EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 0 3 EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers & Twos 3 0 3 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE 16 0 16 NOTE: Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and should be able to complete the certificate in 2 or 3 semesters by taking 3 courses each semester.

PRESCHOOL CERTIFICATE (C55220P) COURSE & HOUR REQUIREMENTS Class Title Class Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 0 4 EDU 131 Child, Family & Community 3 0 3 EDU 145 Child Development II 3 0 3 EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3 EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrition 3 0 3 TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR CERTIFICATE 16 0 16 NOTE: Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and complete the certificate by taking 3 courses each semester until the course sequence listed above is complete. Students should be able to complete the certificate in 2 semesters.