Program Manager: Delaine Welch
Email: dwelch@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2559
Program Description
Designed for students planning to transfer to an early childhood and/or special education teacher preparation program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses as part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at a four-year institution. Students planning to transfer out of the state should consult with Career and Academic Planning Services as well as an academic advisor at their transfer school of choice.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify, apply and discuss major concepts, principles, and theories related to human development by completing one or more papers and projects based on observation of children and adolescents.
- Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum approaches and effective methods of teaching and learning through creating and presenting lesson plans applicable to course topics.
- Compose and collect artifacts (i.e. papers, projects) for current and future portfolios and participate in activities (i.e. case study experiences, interviews) to demonstrate how students differ in their development and approaches to learning.
- Demonstrate characteristics of future teachers by behaving professionally at events and experiences both on and off campus, utilizing college-level skills in course assignments, etc.
- Develop an initial knowledge base in future teaching content areas by successfully completing coursework in relevant areas.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition and Literature | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 110 | Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics I | 4 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HIST 201 | We the People: U.S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography (satisfies cultural competence requirement) | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| ARTT 100 | Introduction to the Creative Arts | 3 |
| Select an English (ENGL) course from the Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| BSCI 100 | Fundamental Concepts of Biology | 4 |
| or BSCI 150 | Principles of Biology I | |
| PHSC 111 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 |
| PHSC 112 | Introduction to Earth Systems Science | 4 |
| Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues | ||
| HLTH 150 | Health Education | 3 |
| Other Requirements | ||
| ECED 105 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECED 125 | Methods and Materials in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECED 101 | Child Development & Behavior | 3 |
| EDUC 230 | Foundations of Special Education (satisfies cultural competence requirement) | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | Processes and Acquisition of Reading | 3 |
| MATH 113 | Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics II | 4 |
| MATH 127 | Statistics with Probability | 4 |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
A.A.T. Requirements
To earn the A.A.T., students must achieve either a) a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale OR b) a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale and qualifying scores on the basic skills assessments for teacher licensure as established by the State Superintendent of Schools and as approved by the State Board of Education (students must provide the Registrar's Office with qualifying scores on one of the state approved basic skills tests for future teachers) AND students must earn a "C" or better in all courses used to satisfy the A.A.T. requirements.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor at their transfer institution as early as possible and should be aware that some colleges and universities may require higher GPAs and/or additional tests. Forty-five (45) hours of observation in a school-based setting is required as part of the education degree coursework.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| ECED 105 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education (Milestone) | 3 |
| MATH 110 | Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics I 1 | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Fundamental Concepts of Biology | ||
| Principles of Biology I | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 102 | English Composition and Literature | 3 |
| MATH 113 | Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics II | 4 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ECED 101 | Child Development & Behavior (Milestone) | 3 |
| PHSC 111 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 |
| Ensure that MSDE Testing Requirements are met: Praxis Core for Educators, ACT, SAT or GRE 2 | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| MATH 127 | Statistics with Probability | 4 |
| PHSC 112 | Introduction to Earth Systems Science | 4 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| ECED 125 | Methods and Materials in Early Childhood | 3 |
| HLTH 150 | Health Education | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| EDUC 230 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| ARTT 100 | Introduction to the Creative Arts | 3 |
| HIST 201 | We the People: U.S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| EDUC 240 | Processes and Acquisition of Reading (Milestone) | 3 |
| Select an English (ENGL) course from the Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
- 1
Take this course within the first 24 credits.
- 2
The A.A.T. degree is designed to meet state requirements for the first two years of teacher education. To earn the A.A.T., students must achieve either a) a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale OR b) a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale and qualifying scores on the basic skills assessments for teacher licensure as established by the State Superintendent of Schools and as approved by the State Board of Education (students must provide the Registrar's Office with qualifying scores on one of the state approved basic skills tests for future teachers) AND students must earn a "C" or better in all courses used to satisfy the A.A.T. requirements.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor at their transfer institution as early as possible and should be aware that some colleges and universities may require higher GPAs and/or additional tests. Forty-five (45) hours of observation in a school-based setting is required as part of the education degree coursework.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.