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Early Childhood Development


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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

General Education - 23 Credits


General Education Elective:


  • Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3 Credits.

Note:


*Must be a Diversity course

Total Credits Required for Degree: *****62


Note:

** Completion of EDTR 120  and EDTR 121  fulfills the requirements for the 90-hour certification in Early Childhood in the state of Maryland.

*** Completion of EDTR 122  fulfills the requirements for the 45-hour certification in Infant and Toddler in the state of Maryland.

**** Completion of EDTR 123  fulfills the requirements for the 45-hour certification in Group Leader in the state of Maryland.

*****If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed transferable college credit(s) at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 63 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:


Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate understanding of how children learn and develop by analyzing instructional practices and student behaviors during an observation in an authentic setting;
  2. provide learning opportunities that support a child’s intellectual, social, and personal development by creating instructional activities that are developmentally appropriate;
  3. understand diversity and its connection to learning by analyzing hypothetical scenarios;
  4. use an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation by analyzing instructional practices and student behaviors during an observation in an authentic setting;
  5. understand how to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom using verbal, non-verbal, and technological communication techniques by creating a lesson plan using the Common Core Curriculum Frameworks;
  6. be reflective and continually evaluate the effects of his or her choices and actions on self and others by completion of their Individual Development Plan; and,
  7. understand the importance of fostering relationships with colleagues, families, and the larger community by utilizing technology to identify school-and community-based resources that support parents and families.

Program Description:


The A.A.S. degree prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in the child care field. A.A.S. degree holders may pursue careers as program directors, senior staff teachers and assistants for quality child care centers and preschools.

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