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Early Childhood Development and CareDegree Awarded: Associate in Applied ScienceRecommended Course SequenceFirst SemesterCreditsENG 101 Freshman English 1 3PSY 101 General Psychology 1 3EDU 105 Preparing to Teach YoungChildren 2EDU 101 Child Development 1++ 3EDU 111 Childhood Health and Safety 3EDU 107 Mandated Training 1PES 100 Concepts of Physical Wellness 1Second SemesterENG 102 Freshman English 2 3EDU 102 Child Development 2++# 3________ SUNY Gen Ed Elective** 3MAT ___ SUNY Math* (GE1) 3EDU 208 Home, School, Community# 3PES ____ Physical Education 1Third SemesterCOM 101 Foundations of Communication 3EDU 109 Fundamentals of Early ChildhoodLanguage Arts 3EDU 203 Child Care CurriculumDevelopment/FieldExperience 1++ 5EDU 201 Observation & Assessment++ 3________ SUNY Gen Ed Elective** 3Fourth SemesterPED 156 Infant/Child First Aid & CPR 1EDU 202 Infant and Toddler Care++# 3EDU 204 Child Care CurriculumDevelopment/FieldExperience 2++# 5EDU 206 Administration andManagement# 3_____ SUNY Gen Ed Elective** 3Total Credits: 64++ Local daytime observations beyond college classroomrequired.# Offered Spring semester ONLY* MAT 102 or higher (MAT 111 recommended)** These electives MUST satisfy three (3) differentSUNY General Education categories chosen ONLYfrom: Natural Sciences (GE2), American History(GE4), Western Civilization (GE5), Other WorldCivilizations (GE6), Arts (GE8), Foreign Languages(GE9), with at least ONE from either Category GE 4,GE 5 or GE 6.Program DescriptionThe Associate in Applied Science degree program inEarly Childhood Development and Care prepares studentsfor responsible and effective employment in positionsranging from aide to head teacher in a variety of earlychildhood settings. The program provides theory, practicalinformation and extensive supervised experienceconcerning normal early human development,developmental difficulties, caring for and educating youngchildren, methods for fostering child development, and theoperation and management of early childhood facilities.The primary goals of the Early Childhood Developmentand Care program are to develop cognitive and criticalthinking skills through an integrated education plan; topromote the use of applied knowledge of developmentallyappropriate practices in both the College classroom andearly learning field site environments; to furnishopportunities for self-directed, creative, professionallearning activities; to provide field experiences rangingfrom minimal observation to full participation, allowingstudents to demonstrate increasing technical skills workingwith young children.Because current research shows that the early years areamong the most vital in human development, professionaland appropriate educational experiences will develop theECDC student’s thinking, practical and personal skillsnecessary to teach and care for young children. Theseactivities take place in college classes and seminars, andalso in local area field sites. In the field, extensive “handson”observation and participation give opportunities toapply education principles, receive individual guidance andfeedback, and be involved first-hand, with day-to-dayactivities in diverse early childhood learning environments.Upon completion of the coursework students will haveaccumulated 235 hours of field work.A grade of C (2.00) or better is required in all EDUcourses for progression in the program and graduation withan A.A.S. or Certificate in Early Childhood Developmentand Care.Admission CriteriaAdmission to this program requires that students be highschool graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas(GEDs). If students are not high school graduates, theymay be eligible for admission to the College’s 24 CreditHour Program. If students are home schooled, they may beeligible for admission. (See pages 7 through 13 for moredetails on the admission process for all applicants.)94 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011