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Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
The Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway A.S. offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities*. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
Students planning to transfer outside of the Minnesota State System are advised to consult with their intended transfer institution to determine transferability of the courses in this curriculum.
The Minneapolis College Early Childhood Education program emphasizes excellence in attaining the skills required to work with diverse families and children. You will learn to create healthy, respectful and challenging environments in settings such as urban childcare centers, Head Start, family childcare, elementary classrooms and afterschool programs.
*This transfer pathway in Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education will transfer to the following majors:
- Metropolitan State University: Urban Early Childhood Education, BS
- Southwest Minnesota State University: Early Childhood Education, BS
- St. Cloud State University: Early Childhood Education, BS
- Winona State University: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3), BT
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 1200
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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3
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ECED 1215
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Growth and Development for Educators
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3
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ECED 1220
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Child Health, Safety & Nutrition
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3
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ECED 1300
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Guiding Children's Behavior
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3
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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CMST Course
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Choose any CMST course that meets MnTC Goal Area 1 Recommended CMST 1005 Public Speaking
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3
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1 |
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ECED 1505
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Working with Diverse Families and Children
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3
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ECED 1575
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Observation and Assessment
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3
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ECED 1640
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Introduction to Language and Literacy
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3
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PSYC 1110 Or
PSYC 2350
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General Psychology
Introduction to Educational Psychology
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4
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5
5,9
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 1925
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Children with Differing Abilities
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3
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1 |
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MnTC Goal Area
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Choose any course from the Fine or Performing Arts: (ARTS, MUSC, or THTR) ARTS 1000 or ARTS 1110 is recommended
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3
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6 |
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*MnTC Goal Area 3
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Choose any 4-credit goal area 3 course
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4
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3 |
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Choose any Sociology course from the list below. (SOCI 1105 is recommended)
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*SOCI 1105 Or
SOCI 1106 Or
SOCI 1110 Or
SOCI 2115 Or
SOCI 2145
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Introduction to Sociology
Sociology of Deviance
Families in Contemporary Society
Family Violence
American Minority Relations
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3
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5,7
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ECED 1600
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Practicum 1
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3
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ECED 1644
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Creative Development Experiences
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3
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*General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas. Recommended an Information Studies Research Methods course. INFS 1000 (2-cr) or INFS 2007 or INFS 2008 or INFS 2009 or INFS 2010.
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1 - 5
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Varies |
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*Mathematics
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 4 MATH course
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3 - 5
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4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13 - 16
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*Students need a minimum of 13 credits in their 4th semester to satisfy the MnTC requirements for the award and to meet the 60-credit requirement for the A.S. Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway.
General Education Courses (30 Credits):
To complete the Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway A.S. degree, students must successfully complete 30 credits of General Education coursework; students must successfully complete the MnTC general education courses as outlined above.
The Early Childhood Education Program Also Requires:
- Grades of “C” (2.0) or above in all ECED courses.
- Passing of a criminal background check during the first class in ECED and yearly thereafter in order to be able to access programs in the community for assignments in course work as well as prior to a placement in practicum.
- The college cannot guarantee a placement in practicum or for coursework observations for students who do not have a clear criminal background check.
- For more information about the background study process and disqualifying crimes, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-296-3802.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.