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    Dec 10, 2024  
Catalog 2012-2013 
    
Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Teacher Education: Early Childhood, AA


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No. of Credits: 62
Contact: P. Allen, Chair, Social Sciences, Human Services, and Teacher Education Division; E. Settle, Program Coordinator

This program, an option** to the teacher education: elementary degree, prepares students who wish to transfer to a baccalaureate program in Maryland and major in early childhood education. It is designed to provide the student with the first two years of course requirements toward completion of the Maryland State Teacher Early Childhood Certificate for nursery through third grade. To assure maximum transferability of credits, students are urged to consult with an advisor prior to registration due to the variability of course requirements at four-year colleges and universities.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

**Program options are listed under Programs of Study in this catalog.

Career Opportunities:

teacher education transfer

Transfer Options:

Students successfully meeting the requirements of this associate’s program can transfer the necessary credits to Bowie State to complete their degree in early childhood education. Contact an advisor for recommended course selection.

Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor for individual program planning.

Electives (6 credits)


Acceptable:

  • ART, COM, ECN, EDU, ENG, FRE, GRY, HST, HTH, ITS, MTH, MUS, PHL, POL, PSY, SPA, THE (any course numbered 1001 or higher except MUS 1040 )

English literature (3 credits)


Acceptable:

Electives (6 credits)


Acceptable:

  • ART, COM, ECN, EDU, ENG, FRE, GRY, HST, HTH, ITS, MTH, MUS, PHL, POL, PSY, SPA, THE (any course numbered 1001 or higher except MTH 1040 )

Notes:


* Courses requiring a prerequisite

** Program option

*** special criteria for required general education courses

**** Pending MHEC approval

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