Program: Language and Literacy in Preschool A.A.S. (2563) - St. Philip’s College

St. Philip’s College Cybersecurity (NCAECD)

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have reaffirmed St. Philip’s College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education. This designation covers academic years 2014 through 2020.

First Semester - 15 Hours

* * TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community
* * TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children
CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology
OR
PSYC 1301 - Human Relations

Second Semester - 17 Hours

CDEC 1313 - Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
* TECA 1318 - Wellness of the Young Child
CDEC 1335 - Early Childhood Development
CDEC 1266 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
ENGL 1302 - Composition II
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication

Year 2

First Semester - 14 Hours

* TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development
CDEC 1356 - Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
ENGL 2375 - Literature for Children and Adolescents
CDEC 2267 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Math I (Math for Liberal Arts Majors I)
OR
MATH 1314 - College Algebra

Second Semester - 14 Hours

CDEC 2304 - Child Abuse and Neglect
CDEC 2315 - Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education
CDEC 2268 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
COSC 1301 - Microcomputer Applications
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation
OR
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation
OR
One MUSI course from:

MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation

MUSI 1308 - Music Literature I

MUSI 1309 - Music Literature II

MUSI 1310 - American Music

Total Program Credit Hours: 60

Notes:

* TECA courses require 15 hours of field experience

Student can do concurrent enrollment of developmental courses along with Early Childhood Studies courses
Students need to complete at least three (3) practicum experiences (minimum of 2 credit hours each)
CDEC 1380 - Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant
&
CDEC 1381 - Cooperative Education - Child Care Provider/Assistant
may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) practicum experiences (with departmental approval and a passing grade of “C” or better)
Work experience may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) practicum experiences (equivalent to 256 contact hours)

Must contact student advisor for criteria for approval of work experience substitutions

For advisement, please make an appointment with your Student Advisor at

210-486-2411 or mmercadel1@mail.accd.edu

Visit our website: http://www.accd.edu/spc/acad/childhood/default.aspx

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