Education - Montgomery College, Maryland

EDUCATION

View Early Childhood Education Technology A.A.S. (R): 315
View Early Childhood Education Certificate (R): 177
View Teacher Education Transfer Program (Elementary) A.A.T.: 601
View Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. in Early Childhood Education: 604
View Teacher Education Transfer Program (Secondary) A.A.T.   - A.AT in Mathematics: 605
View Teacher Education Transfer Program (Secondary) A.A.T.   - A.A.T. in Physics: 603
View Teacher Education Transfer Program (Secondary) A.A.T.   - A.A.T. in Spanish: 602

The Education Department offers curricula designed to prepare students for working with children in a variety of settings: two early childhood education curricula (A.A.T. and certificate) and the Teacher Education Transfer Program (A.A.T.).

Early Childhood Education Technology A.A.S. (R): 315
Revised: Effective Semester — Spring 2007

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to work with children from infancy through age five in a variety of child care settings. The curriculum has a core of 31 credit hours directly related to early childhood education. The curriculum is designed so that it can be complete within four semesters, but it can be extended over a longer time. A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

First Semester

ED 120 Child Growth and Development 3

EN 101 Techniques of Reading and Writing I 3

GE 101 Introduction to Geography 3

HE 100 Principles of Healthier Living 1

PY 102 General Psychology 3

SP 108 Introduction to Human Communication 3

Second Semester

ED 121 Curricula Planning in Early Childhood Education 3

ED 123 Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Planning

OR

ED 124 School-Age Child Care 3

ED 125 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3

English foundation 3

PY 215 Child Psychology 3

Third Semester

ED 213 Social Development in Young Children 3

Curriculum seminar* 4

Mathematics foundation 3

Arts distribution 3

History (select from humanities distribution) 3

Fourth Semester

ED 122 Practicum in Early Childhood 3

ED 130 First Start: Care of Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 3

ED 200 Children's Literature 3

ED 215 Planning and Administering Child Care Programs 3

Natural sciences lab distribution 4

Total credit hours 63

* Select ED 210, and one of these two courses: ED 211 and ED 212.

Early Childhood Education Certificate (R): 177

Revised: Effective Semester — Spring 2007

This certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of child care settings with children from infancy through age eight. The curriculum consists of a core of 18 credit hours directly related to early childhood education. The curriculum is designed to be completed within two semesters or over a longer period of time if a student chooses. Students may apply earned credits toward an A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education.

*First Semester*
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing I	3
ED 120	Child Growth and Development	3
ED 200	Children's Literature	3
PY 102	General Psychology	3
SO 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
*Second Semester*
ED 121	Curriculum Planning in Early Childhood Education	3
ED 122	Practicum in Early Childhood Education	3
ED 123	Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Planning
	OR
ED 124	School-Age Child Care	3
ED 125	Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition	3
PY 215	Child Psychology *	3
Total credit hours 30
* This course has a prerequisite.

Teacher Education Transfer Program - A.A.T. (Elementary): 601
Effective Semester: Summer 2004

This curriculum is designed to provide the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. The curriculum prepares students to transfer as juniors to an elementary education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The associate of arts in teaching (A.A.T.) has been articulated with all of the transfer programs in elementary education in the state of Maryland. This program enables students to fulfill their General Education requirements, participate in fieldwork experiences, and complete a core of professional education course work appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. Students who receive the A.A.T. must have a GPA of 2.75 within this program of study and must pass the Praxis I exam. Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) assesses basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Students should take Praxis I after they have completed 45 semester credits, including the mathematics requirement of the A.A.T. program.

*First Semester* *
BI 101	General Biology	4
ED 101	Foundations of Education	3
ED 102	Field Experience in Education	1
EN 101	Techniques of Reading and Writing I	3
HS 201	History of the United States	3
MA 130	Elements of Mathematics I	4
*Second Semester*
ED 140	Introduction to Special Education	3
ED 141	Field Experience in Special Education	1
EN 102	Techniques of Reading and Writing II	3
HS 202	History of the United States	3
MA 131	Elements of Mathematics II	4
PC 101	Physical Science I	4
*Third Semester*
ED 216	Processes and Acquisition of Reading	3
IS 273	Integrated Arts	3
MA 132	Elements of Mathematics III	4
PC 102	Physical Science II	4
PY 102	General Psychology	3
	PRAXIS I EXAM
*Fourth Semester*
AN 101	Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology	3
GE 110	Global Geography	3
HE 201	Health & Physical Education for Teachers	3
PY 227	Educational Psychology	3
SP 108	Introduction to Human Communication	3
Total credit hours 68
* Students will need to demonstrate proficiency in computer literacy. They may do so by either taking CA120 or testing out of that requirement. Note: 2.75 GPA and passing Praxis I are required for graduation with the AAT.

Teacher Education Transfer Program - A.A.T. in Early Childhood Education: 604
New: Effective Semester - Spring 2005

The Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. (Associate of Arts in Teaching) comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to an Early childhood Education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in early childhood education. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements, participate in field work experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. degree, students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. and pass the Praxis I Exam.

Please note: "This Introduction to Special Education course required by Montgomery College is a necessary requirement of the College's A.A.T. Degree in Early Childhood Education but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses a a part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at four-year institutions."

*First Semester*
BI 101	General Biology	4
ED 119	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
ED 120	Child Growth and Development	3
EN 101/101A	Techniques of Reading and Writing I	3
MA 130	Elements of Mathematics I	4
*Second Semester*
ED 121	Planning curricula for Child Care	3
EN 102	Techniques of Reading and Writing II	3
HS 201	History of the United States : From Colonial Time to 1865
OR
HS 202	History of the United States: From 1865 to the Present	3
MA 131	Elements of Mathematics II	4
PC 101	Physical Science I	4
*Third Semester*
ED 140	Introduction to Special Education	3
MA 132	Elements of Mathematics III	4
PC 102	Physical Science II	4
PY 102	General Psychology	3

	PRAXIS I EXAM
*Fourth Semester*
ED 216	Processes & Acquisition of Reading	3
GE 110	Global Geography
OR
GE 102	Cultural Geography	3
IS 273	Integrated Arts	3
	Behavioral and social sciences distribution*	3
	Humanities distribution+	3
	Health foundation	1
Total credit hours 64
* Select Sociology, Anthropology, or Political Science +Select EN Literature course

Teacher Education Transfer Program - A.A.T. in Mathematics (Secondary A.A.T.): 605
New: Effective Semester - Spring 2005

The Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. (Associate of Arts in Teaching) comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any mathematics secondary education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in mathematics education. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements, participate in field work experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. degree, students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. and pass the Praxis I Exam.

Please note: "This Introduction to Special Education course required by Montgomery College is a necessary requirement of the College's Secondary A.A.T. degree but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses a a part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at four-year institutions."

*First Semester*
CS 140	Introduction to Programming	3
ED 101	Foundations of Education	3
ED 102	Field Experience in Education	1
MA 181	Calculus I	4
PY 102	General Psychology	3

*Second Semester*
ED 140	Introduction to Special Education	3
ED 141	Field Experience in Special Education	1
EN 102	Techniques of Reading and Writing II	3
MA 182	Calculus II	4
PH 161	Mechanics and Heat
OR
CH 101	Principles of Chemistry I	3(4)

*Third Semester*
HS 201	History of the U.S.	3
IS 273	Integrated Arts	3
MA 280	Multivariable Calculus	4
MA 282	Differential Equations
OR
MA 116	Elements of Statistics	3
PH 262	Physics Electricity and Magnetism
OR
CH 102	Principles of Chemistry II	4
	PRAXIS I EXAM
*Fourth Semester*
MA 284	Linear Algebra	4
PY 227	Educational Psychology	3
SP 108	Introduction to Human Communication	3
	Health Foundation	1
	Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution	3
	Humanities Distribution	3
Total credit hours 62(63)

Teacher Education Transfer Program - A.A.T. in Physics (Secondary A.A.T.): 603
New: Effective Semester - Spring 2005

The Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. (Associate of Arts in Teaching) comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to a Secondary Physics Education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in secondary physics education. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements, participate in field work experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. degree, students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. and pass the Praxis I Exam.

*First Semester*
CH 101	Principles of Chemistry I
OR
BI 107	Principles of Biology	4
ED 101	Foundations of Education	3
ED 102	Field Experience in Education	1
MA 181	Calculus I	4
PY 102	General Psychology	3
*Second Semester*
ED 140	Introduction to Special Education	3
ED 141	Field Experience in Special Education	1
EN 102	Techniques of Reading and Writing II	3
MA 182	Calculus II	4
PH 161	Mechanics and Heat	3
	Health foundation	1
*Third Semester*
HS 201	History of the U.S.	3
IS 273	Integrated Arts	3
MA 280	Multivariable Calculus	4
PH 262	Physics Electricity and Magnetism	4
PY 216	Adolescent Psychology	3
	PRAXIS I EXAM
*Fourth Semester*
PH 263	Wave, Optics and Modern Physics	4
PY 227	Educational Psychology	3
SP 108	Introduction to Human Communication	3
	Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution	3
	Humanities Distribution	3
Total credit hours 63

Teacher Education Transfer Program - A.A.T. in Spanish (Secondary A.A.T.): 602
New: Effective Semester - Spring 2005

The Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. (Associate of Arts in Teaching) comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any secondary education Spanish program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in teaching Spanish at the secondary level. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements, participate in field work experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. degree, students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. and pass the Praxis I Exam.

*First Semester*
AN 101	Introduction to Social & Cultural Anthropology	3
ED 101	Foundations of Education	3
ED 102	Field Experience in Education	1
	Mathematics foundation	3
SN 101	Elementary Spanish I	3
	Natural Science Distribution	3(4)
*Second Semester*
ED 140	Introduction to Special Education	3
ED 141	Field Experience in Special Education	1
EN 102	Techniques of Reading and Writing II	3
HS 203	Latin American History	3
PY 102	General Psychology	3
SN 102	Elementary Spanish II	3
*Third Semester*
SN 201	Intermediate Spanish I	3
PY 216	Adolescent Psychology	3
IS 273	Integrated Arts	3
SN 215	Advanced Spanish Conversation & Comprehension	3
	Natural Science with lab component	4
	PRAXIS I EXAM
*Fourth Semester*
SN 202	Intermediate Spanish II	3
SN 216	Advanced Readings in Spanish Literature	3
SP 108	Introduction to Human Communication	3
PY 227	Educational Psychology	3
	Health foundation	1
Total credit hours 61(62)

Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.