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Sep 07, 2024
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2016-2017 Online Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Early Childhood Elementary Education, Suggested Grades Pre-K-3, A.A.
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Program Description
Option offered through Liberal Arts
For students who wish to prepare themselves for an Associate degree or wish to transfer and earn a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of psychological concepts to the learning behavior of children from Pre-K to Grade 3;
- Analyze the characteristics of effective teaching behaviors and “best practices” in the teaching profession;
- Describe the organization and funding of school systems;
- Describe the roles of teachers, students, parents, administrators, and teacher associations in the U.S.;
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Demonstrate the skills and motivation for continued self-education;
- Demonstrate the ability to access and utilize various sources of information such as the library and the internet;
- Develop skill in quantitative and scientific reasoning.
After Union County College
Graduates of this program will transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree to work with students in early childhood education.
Total Program Credits: 60
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