Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education

Issued by Mohawk Valley Community College

The fifteen-credit pathway in Early Childhood Education is designed for those in fields such as early childhood education, childcare, child development and human services who want to pursue or maintain initial employment in early childhood settings. All courses are required in the Childhood Education AS Degree Program (Utica University Transfer).

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  • ED150 Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education - 3 Credits This course provides a study of the philosophical, historical, sociological, ethical, and political bases of the N-12 American educational system. It includes a comprehensive introduction to the issues, laws, policies, and practices affecting the education system, teaching, learning, and assessment. It explains ways that teachers and schools can work with students and families to provide a meaningful and equitable education. Topic
  • ED205 Child Development - 3 Credits This course examines children’s physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development from pre-natal to age twelve. Topics include childhood development theories and research, the recognition and understanding of significant child behaviors, the role of parenting and culture, the role of the teacher, influence of peers, and play. Students must complete a 15-hour child observation in a daycare setting, observing both infants/toddlers and preschool ch
  • ED201 Introduction to Early Childhood Education - 3 Credits This course aids in understanding and providing for the needs and education of young children in care/educational settings. Methods and materials used to plan, implement, and assess integrated learning experiences that consider the inter-relatedness of physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development are explored. The importance of planning experiences for young children to develop intellectual curiosity and demonstrate a respect
  • ED203 Early Childhood Methods and Materials - 3 Credits This course aids in understanding and providing for the needs and education of young children in care/educational settings. Methods and materials used to plan, implement, and assess integrated learning experiences that consider the inter-relatedness of physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development are explored. The importance of planning experiences for young children to develop intellectual curiosity and demonstrate a respect for
  • ED211 Introduction to Exceptionalities - 3 Credits This course provides an overview of the education of children and adolescents with exceptionalities, focusing on those with disabilities and those with giftedness. Topics include the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education and other exceptionalities and their prevalence, causes, and characteristics. Educational modifications, accommodations, and teaching strategies for general and specific classrooms are addressed. C