Early Care and Education (Birth to Second Grade) to Education Studies Concentration: Elementary Education K-6

An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.

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 associate degree program in Early Childhood Education Birth to Second Grade offers students the opportunity to work toward a four-year degree while preparing for the various positions in the field of early childhood education. Wilmington University's Bachelor of Science degree program in Education Studies Concentration: Elementary Education K-6 is the entry-level major for all students who have not passed ETS Praxis Series Core Academic Skills for Educators. The Education Studies degree is designed for those who want to work with children and youth in positions that do not require state licensure/certification, or who may want to enter a teacher licensure/certification program at a later date (after passing PRAXIS II), or who may want to gain a strong general foundation in areas such as learning theory, educational psychology, child development, and education best practices in preparation for a variety of other occupations and career paths. The Education Studies degree will not lead to licensure/certification as a classroom teacher.

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.

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Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence

Early Care and Education (Birth to Second Grade) (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)

First Semester (Fall)

Course	Title	Credits
SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
ECE 111	Childhood Nutrition and Safety	3
ECE 120	Contempory Issues in Early Childhood (Required Observation: 10 hrs.)	3
ECE 121	Infant/Toddler Methods & Lab (Required Observation: 64 hrs.)	4
ENG 101	Critical Thinking and Academic Writing	3
PSY 125	Child Development	3
		17

Second Semester (Spring)

Course	Title	Credits
CIS 107	Intro to Computers/Applications	3
ECE 123	Early Childhood Methods I & Lab (Required Lab: 64 hrs.)	4
ECE 127	Childhood Classroom Management (Required Observation: 10 hrs.)	3
ENG 102	Composition and Research	3
MAT 211	Math for Teachers I	4
		17

Third Semester (Summer)

Course	Title	Credits
HIS 111	U.S. History: Pre-Civil War	3
PSY 121	General Psychology	3
		6

Fourth Semester (Fall)

Course	Title	Credits
ECE 125	Early Childhood Methods II & Lab (Required Lab: 64 hrs.)	4
ECE 233	Exceptional Child (Required Observation: 10 hrs.)	3
EDC 120	Foundations of Literacy (Required Observation: 10 hrs.)	3
ECE 226	Assessment of Young Children (Required Observation: 10 hrs.)	3
MAT 212	Math for Teachers II	4
		17

Fifth Semester (Spring)

Course	Title	Credits
BIO 150	Biology I or	4
BIO 140	General Biology	4
EDC 220	Parent/Family/School Interaction (Required Observation: 5 hrs.)	3
MAT 213	Math for Teachers III	4
		11

Education Studies Concentration: Elementary Education K-6 (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)

Sixth Semester (Fall)

Course	Title	Credits
EDU 102	E-Folio	0
POL 300	American Politics	3
HIS 300	World and Regional Geography	3
EDU 203	Instructional Technology	3
EDU 204	Leadership and Collaboration	3
		12

Seventh Semester (Spring)

Course	Title	Credits
EDU 315	Learner Development and Numeracy	3
EDU 310	App. Beh. Analysis and Class Culture	3
EDU 311	Assistive Technology	3
SCI 305	Earth/Space Science	4
EPY 402	Learning Differences and Assessment of Exceptional Children	3
		16

Eighth Semester (Fall)

Course	Title	Credits
HIS 320	Global Civilizations	3
XXX XXX	Free Elective	3
SCI 307	Physical Science	4
RDG 308	Diagnosis & Correction of Learning Differences in Reading	3
		13

Ninth Semester (Spring)

Course	Title	Credits
EDU 402	Meth. of Teaching Elem. Lang. Arts and Reading	3
EDU 403	Integr. Meth. of Teaching Elem. Social Science	3
EDU 404	Integr. Meth. of Teaching Elem. Science	3
EDU 405	Integr. Meth. of Teaching Elem. Math	3
		12

Course schedule at Wilmington University may vary by semester. See a Wilmington University Advisor for more information. * Graduation Requirements: This program has a minimum requirement of 40 total courses (120 credits) A minimum 15 courses out of the total 40 must be completed at Wilmington University and a minimum 15 courses out of the total 40 must be numbered at (300-400) Upper Level. NOTE: This is a non-licensure/non-certification program and will not lead to licensure/certification as a classroom teacher.

The Bachelor of Science program in Education Studies Concentration: Elementary Education K-6 requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.

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For More Information Contact:

Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1743
Georgetown: (302) 259-6568
Wilmington: (302) 573-5446

Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464

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This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 09/2016