Early Childhood Education Transfer Program A.A.T.

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Early Childhood Education Transfer Program A.A.T.

Department: Education

Total Credit Hours: 66 credits

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Subject Course Title Credits
General Education Requirements (42 credits)
Mathematics MAT 156 College Algebra - Educators 4
Communication ENG 101 English Composition I 3
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
COM 101 or Oral Communications 3
COM 106  Public Speaking
Social Science

*Preferred by most transfer institutions and meets state requirement
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
HIS 102* or US History Since 1877  3
HIS 146 Western Civilation: Modern Europe
POL 101* or American Government  3
POL 102 State and Local Government
Natural Science 

(Choose Option I or Option II)
                                                   Option I (includes 1 two hour CHM lab)     BIO 105 and
CHM 115 and
PHY 111

or
Essentials of Biology and
General Chemistry I and
Introduction to Physical Science    
11
                                           Option II (must take 2 labs)                                       BIO 105/BIO 106 and
CHM 101/103 and
PHY 111/113
Essentials of Biology with Lab and
Introduction to Chemistry with Lab and
Introduction to Physical Science with Lab
Humanities

Choose one from this section:

(May take both LIT requirements from this section or choose a second course from the section below.)
LIT 271  Literature and Contemporary Cultures 6
LIT 210  American Literature from 1620-1865 
LIT 220  American Literature from 1865-Present
May choose a second LIT course from the following: LIT 200 or World Mythology 
LIT 201 or Mythology in Western Culture 
LIT 207 or Introduction to the Bible as Literature 
LIT 215 or Introduction to Poetry  
LIT 222 or Native American Literature 
LIT 223 or African American Literature 
LIT 230 or Contemporary Fiction 
LIT 240 or Contemporary Literature 
LIT 250 or English Literature before 1800 
LIT 252 or  Introduction to Shakespeare 
LIT 260 or English Literature after 1800 
LIT 272 or World Literature - Ancient World through the Renaissance
LIT 273 or World Literature - Enlightenment to 20th Century 
LIT 275 or Holocaust Literature 
LIT 280 or Gender Issues in Literature 
LIT 289 Writing about Literature
Multicultural/Valuing- Choose one:

* If choosing to take economics, please first determine which economics course will transfer to your four-year school of choice.

** Cannot count for both EDU and MVC credit
GEO 100 or Principles of Geography  3
ECO 100* or Survey Economics
ECO 110* or Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 120* or Principles of Microeconomics
EDU 247** Multicultural Education
Core Course Requirements (18 credits) - All EDU courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher and cumulative GPA of 3.00
EDU 101 Introduction to Teacher Education 1
EDU 212 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society 3
EDU 222 Educational Technology 3
EDU 240 Education Psychology 3
EDU 285 Teaching Profession with Field Experience 3
EDU 286 Education Practicum 4
EDU 290 Portfolio Assessment in Education 1
Electives - Choose 3 Courses From Below  (9 credits)
*Courses are a part of the Statewide Articulation AAT Agreement  EDU 125 Teaching Literature through Storytelling 3
EDU 201 Cognitive Activities & STEM for Young Children 3
EDU 202 Creative Activities & Play for Young Children 3
EDU 205 Children, Families, and Communities 3
EDU 208 Nutrition, Health, and Safety of Young Children 3
EDU 225 Literature for Children 3
EDU 242 Art for Children 3
EDU 247* Multicultural Education 3
EDU 217 Educating Young Children with Special Needs 3
EDU 250* Education of Exceptional Learners 3
EDU 252 Autism Spectrum Disorders 3
EDU 255 Social Communication and Sensory Integration 3
Total Required Hours: 66 credits

This degree also requires completion and passage of the Disposition and MoGEA Exams.

What Is Early Childhood Education A.A.T.?

This program prepares students to continue their education at a four-year university and teaches students to introduce middle and high school level students to a variety of subjects.

Occupational Outlook

Employment in this field is projected to grow 5% to 8% percent from 2014 to 2024, which matches the average growth rate for all occupations.

Salary Outlook

In Missouri, employees working as secondary school teachers earn a mean average of $47,680, depending on education, experience and employer. 

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, earnings increase significantly as a worker’s degree of education rises.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and  FOCUS Online Career and Education Planning Systems

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Ronda Sackett,
Office Coordinator
636-922-8216
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Nicole Nunn-Faron,
Program Chair
636-922-8242
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