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Home » Programs » Social and Behavioral Science » Preschool Teacher Education
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Preschool Teacher Education

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 settings.

 

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Meta Major: Social and Behavioral Science
Degree/Certificate: Associate in Applied Science
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Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I1 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
Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II2 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 Elective3 3/4
…-… Diversity General Education Elective 3
    15
Second Semester
EED-220 Behavior Management 3
EED-230 Applied Preschool Experience4 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
1Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2Prerequisite: ENG-101
3 Prerequisite: Must test into College Level Math or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
3Prerequisite: EED-110

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Design developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum and plans in five subject areas.
  2. Compare and contrast early childhood development theorists such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner and Erikson.
  3. Identify the essentials necessary to promote a safe and healthy environment for children.
  4. 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:

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  • Rowan University
  • Thomas Edison State University

Contact Person

Professor Lisa Zappetti, Coordinator
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4280
email: lzappetti@camdencc.edu

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CIP Code

13.1210

Program Code

PTE.AAS

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