The Preschool Teacher Education Applied Associate of Science Degree (PTE.AAS) prepares students to work with young children in a variety of settings including home day care, childcare settings, Head Start programs and private preschools. This program emphasizes the developmental needs of young children from birth to the eighth year of life. Students will learn how to design and apply developmentally appropriate activities for children ages birth to eight years through fundamental course work along with an internship in an early childhood setting.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| EED-105 | Children’s Health, Nutrition and Safety | 3 |
| EED-112 | Inclusive Class Pedagogy & ECE Seminar | 3 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| HIS-… | History General Education Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| First Year / Second Semester | ||
| ENG-102 | English Composition II 2 | 3 |
| EED-115 | Child Development and Learning | 3 |
| EED-120 | Language Arts for the Preschool Child | 3 |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPE-102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year / First Semester | ||
| EDU-102 | Human Exceptionality | 3 |
| EED-205 | Creative Arts: Early Childhood Learner | 3 |
| EED-210 | Math/Science Concepts for the Preschool Child | 3 |
| MTH…. | Mathematics General Education Elective 3 | 3/4 |
| ELECTIVE | Diversity General Education Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Second Year / Second Semester | ||
| EED-220 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| EED-230 | Applied Preschool Experience | 3 |
| EED-240 | Infant/Toddler Social-Emotional Dev | 3 |
| EDU-101 | Historical Trends in American Education | 3 |
| BIO-103 | Human Biology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
2 Prerequisite: ENG-101
3 Prerequisite: Must test into College Level Math or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Design developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and plans in five subject areas.
- Compare and contrast early childhood development theorists such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner and Erikson.
- Identify the essentials necessary to promote a safe and healthy environment for children.
- Apply course work to an early childhood field experience.
Employment Opportunities
- Home daycare
- Childcare
- Headstart Program
- Private preschools
Transfer Opportunities
Students in this program transfer to many institutions including our premier partners:
Contact Person
Dr. Lisa Zappetti, Coordinator
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4280
email: lzappetti@camdencc.edu
Additional information
| CIP Code | 13.1210 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | PTE.AAS |
