Early Care and Education (Birth to Second Grade) to Early Childhood Education
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's Early Care and Education Birth to Second Grade degree program will prepare graduates to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree and become certified to teach in grades Kindergarten to Second. Students learn how to implement developmentally appropriate practices based on state standards and participate in practicum activities in public and private school systems. Students gain hands-on experience at the Delaware Tech Child Development Center. They develop lesson plans that are sensitive to diversity and establish and maintain safe environments and programs for early childhood children. This program is approved and accredited by the Delaware Department of Education. The University of Delaware's Bachelor of Science degree program in Early Childhood Education is designed for students who plan on teaching children in a variety of educational settings, including public and private schools, preschools, early care and education centers and home-based programs. The Early Childhood Education major prepares undergraduate students to educate young children in inclusive settings and to support their families. Students who graduate from this approved blended early childhood program meet the requirements of the State of Delaware to be certified birth through second grade in both early childhood education and early childhood special education. The program emphasizes developmentally appropriate, family-centered practices to meet the needs of all children, including those with disabilities.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Childrens Literature Required Observation: 10 hrs.
3
MAT 203
Math for Teachers III
4
14
Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's Degree - University of Delaware)
Semester 6 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
HDFS 220
Child Development I: Prenatal to Age 3
3
HDFS 202
Diversity and Families
3
HDFS 406
Supporting Literacy in Early Childhood Education
3
HDFS 412
ECE Math Curriculum and Assessment
3
HDFS 432
Field Experience: Preschool - K
2
HDFS 435
Programs for Children with Exceptionalities
3
17
Semester 7 (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
HDFS 470
Families and Children at Risk
3
HDFS 413
ECE Science Curriculum and Assessment
3
HDFS 433
Field Experience: K to Grade 2
1
HDFS 201
Life Span Development
3
BISC 105
Human Heredity and Development
3
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Creative Arts and Humanities
3
16
Semester 8 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
HDFS 424
Professional Development Seminar 1
3
HDFS 441
Advanced Inclusive Curriculum 1
3
EDUC 400
Student Teaching 1
6
12
Summer/Winter Sessions
Course
Title
Credits
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History and Cultural Change
3
3
Semester 9 (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
HDFS 425
Professional Development Seminar 2
3
HDFS 442
Advanced Inclusive Curriculum 2
3
EDUC 400
Student Teaching 2
6
12
The Bachelor of Science program in Early Childhood Education requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
