Pre K-4 Early Education
Transfer Major
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Department of Social & Behavioral Science
Founders 210A • Phone (215) 968-8270
Curriculum Code No.4192
The goals of the Early Childhood/Elementary Education Pre K-4 major are to:
- provide a teacher education program with an emphasis in the theory and practice in the Pre K-4 setting in accordance with the framework and program guidelines provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and NAEYC;
- prepare students for transfer to institutions offering bachelor's degree programs in Elementary Education Pre K-4 and Special Education by acquiring knowledge of educational theories and practices, through use of interpersonal skills, collaborative skills and field experiences in an educational setting; and
- prepare students to enter the workforce in day care and other early childhood career paths.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- apply their knowledge of educational theories, principles and competencies that are appropriate to the Pre K-4 setting;
- demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of an effective educator; and
- determine adaptations, accommodations, and cognitive development of diverse students in an inclusive setting.
Degree Course Requirements
| BIOL101 | Biological Science I E,1 | 4 |
| COMM110 | Effective Speaking 4 | 3 |
| COMP110 | English Composition I A,D,E,2 | 3 |
| COMP111 | English Composition II D,E,3 | 3 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to Psychology E,6 | 3 |
| MATH102 | Math Concepts for Educators I A,1 | 3 |
| MATH105 | Math Concepts for Educators II A,1 | 3 |
| EDUC105 | Foundations for Early Learning Pre K-4 E,F,G | 3 |
| EDUC115 | Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children F,G | 3 |
| EDUC120 | Early Learning and Development I - Ages birth - 5 F,G | 3 |
| EDUC130 | Early Learning and Development II - Adolescence F,G | 3 |
| EDUC150 | Math & Science Experiences for Young Children | 3 |
| EDUC160 | Introduction to Exceptionalities F,G | 3 |
| EDUC170 | Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood: Birth through five years F,G | 3 |
| EDUC200 | Integrated Art, Movement and Play F,G | 3 |
| Personal Health Elective 5 | 2 | |
| Cultural Perspective B | 3 | |
| INTG285 | Integration of Knowledge C,E,7 | 3 |
Transfer Track | ||
| Education Elective H | 3 | |
| Literature Elective I | 3 | |
| EDUC205 | Fieldwork, Observation/Assessment in Education I [Special Education/Autism emphasis] E,F,G | 3 |
| OR | ||
| EDUC206 | Fieldwork, Observation/Assessment in Education II [PreK-4] E,F,G | 3 |
Career Track | ||
| LITR246 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDUC220 | Practicum in Education F,G,J | 6 |
| 63 | ||
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester |
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| COMM110 | Effective Speaking 4 | 3 |
| COMP110 | English Composition I A,D,E,2 | 3 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to Psychology E,6 | 3 |
| EDUC105 | Foundations of Early Learning PreK-4 E,F,G | 3 |
| EDUC120 | Early Learning and Development I - Ages birth -5 F,G | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Second Semester |
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| COMP111 | English Composition II D,E,2 | 3 |
| EDUC130 | Early Learning and Development II F,G | 3 |
| EDUC160 | Introduction to Exceptionalities F,G | 3 |
| EDUC150 | Science and Math Experiences for Young Children | 3 |
| MATH102 | Math Concepts for Educators I A,1 | 3 |
| Personal Health Elective 5 | 2 | |
| 17 | ||
Third Semester |
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| BIOL101 | Biological Science I E,1 | 4 |
| EDUC115 | Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children F,G | 3 |
| EDUC170 | Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood: Birth through five years F,G | 3 |
| EDUC200 | Integrated Art, Movement and Play F,G | 3 |
| MATH105 | Math Concepts for Educators II A,1 | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Fourth Semester |
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| Cultural Perspectives B | 3 | |
| INTG285 | Integration of Knowledge C,E,7 | 3 |
Transfer Major: | ||
| Education Elective H | 3 | |
| Literature Elective I | 3 | |
| EDUC205 | Fieldwork, Observation/Assessment in Education I [Special Education/Autism emphasis] E,F,G | 3 |
| OR | ||
| EDUC206 | Fieldwork, Observation/Assessment in Education II [PreK-4] E,F,G | 3 |
Career Major: | ||
| LITR246 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDUC220 | Practicum in Education F,G,J | 6 |
| 15 | ||
A Placement testing required.
B Any of the following may be chosen: HIST151, HIST152.
C Any INTG course may be chosen.
D Pre-college level courses do not meet this requirement.
E Course requires prerequisite.
F Field experience component
G PA clearances required
H Suggested electives: EDUC144, EDUC155, PSYC190. Check with transfer institution or Education Advisor.
I Transfer track check Literature requirement with transfer institution
J This course is for the Career Path track only
1 Satisfies College level Mathematics or Science.
2 Satisfies College Writing Level I.
3 Satisfies College Writing Level II.
4 Satisfies Creative Expression.
5 Satisfies Personal Health.
6 Satisfies Social Perspectives.
7 Satisfies Writing Intensive requirement.
Students who do not seek the Associate of Arts Degree may earn the legend, "Major Requirements Satisfied", on their transcripts by successfully completing all the courses listed in the major except three credits of music elective, six credits of cultural perspectives, three credits of literature electives, three credits in integration of knowledge and nine credits of electives.
Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements.
