Early Childhood Education Program
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Dr. Tommy Benson Chair of Department of Education
Early Childhood Education Program
Office:Henderson Bldg- 109-B
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Email: tbenson@moc.edu
Admission Requirements
- 55 semester hours of transferable college credit, 15sh of which must be general education courses, including two composition courses
- Interview with Program Representative
Degree Sheet
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Program Format
- 15 courses (45 semester hours)
- 75 weeks, divided into three academic terms
- One four-hour class meeting weekly
Program Calendar
Semester 1
Module 1 EDU 300 (3sh, 5wks)
Module 2 EDU 315 (4sh, 7wks)
Module 3 EDU 325 (3sh, 5 wks)
Module 4 EDU 330 (3sh, 5wks)
Module 5 EDU 390 (2sh, 3wks)
Semester 2
Module 6 EDU 351 (3sh, 5wks)
Module 7 EDU 360 (3sh, 5wks)
Module 8 EDU 370 (3sh, 5wks)
Module 9 EDU 391 (2sh, 3wks)
Module 10 EDU 420 (4sh, 7wks)
Semester 3
Module 11 EDU 430 (3sh, 5wks)
Module 12 EDU 440 (3sh, 5wks)
Module 13 EDU 392 (2sh, 3wks)
Module 14 EDU 496 (5sh, 9wks)
Module 15 EDU 497 (2sh, 3wks)
Course Descriptions
EDU 300 Early Childhood Education Programs (3sh). This course involves a survey of early childhood programs and developmentally appropriate practices for typically and atypically developing young children. It includes history of the field, theoretical and educational designs, the theoretical foundations of play, and goals for early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on observation andcomparison of programs.
EDU 315 Early Childhood Development (4sh). This course is a study of child development from conception to age six, with emphasis on cognitive social, emotional, moral, and physical development. Discussion of practicum expectations and goal setting. Observation of infants/toddlers in approved childcare settings followed by discussion, analysis, problem solving, and goal setting. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections required.
EDU 325 Assessment and Evaluation of Young Children (3sh). This course is a study of the principles and practices of types of assessments of young children and early childhood programs (informal, formal, rating scales, portfolios, anecdotal records, and standardized tests) and of the use of these assessments in various learning environments (day care centers, special programs including Head Start, and public schools). It examines the assessment of culturally diverse populations and children with special needs. Discussion, analysis, problem solving, and goal setting follow observation of infants/toddlersin approved childcare settings. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections are required.
EDU 330 Curriculum and Methods for Infants & Toddlers (3sh). This course is a study of exemplary approaches to the education of infants and toddlers (birth–3) with emphasis on developmentally appropriate settings and curriculum activities for very young children, positive guidance, ways of working with parents, and methods of providing a quality program for infants and toddlers. Observation of infants/toddlers in approved childcare settings followed by discussion, analysis, problem solving, and goal setting. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections required.
EDU 351 Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Education (3sh). This course is a study of the psychological and sociological variables that impact learning and teaching. It will focus on understanding cognitive, social, and emotional development related to learning and educational settings; learning differences including culture, race, gender, and special needs; behavioral, cognitive, and constructive views of learning; motivation theory; learning environments; effective teaching and assessment; and strategies which encourage positive and social interactions, promote conflict resolution, and develop selfcontrol, self-motivation, and self-esteem in children. It includes observation of infants/toddlers in approved childcare settings followed by discussion, analysis, problem solving, and goal setting. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections required.
EDU 360 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Young Children: Ages 3-5 (3sh). This course is a study that provides knowledge and development of skills necessary to implement an effective preschool or kindergarten program. It emphasizes curriculum content and design and effective integration of content into an early childhood program built on developmentally appropriate practices. It includes methodology, organization of instruction and learning environments, positive child guidance, classroom management, and prescriptive instructional planning. It will examine state curriculum guides, their relationship to instructional planning and state and local education agencies’assessments. Observation of young children in approved childcare settings followed by discussion, analysis, problem solving, and goal setting. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections required.
EDU 370 Exceptional Children in Early Childhood Programs (3sh). This course is a survey of the nature and needs of exceptional children—the gifted, mentally handicapped, learning disabled, speech impaired, physically and health impaired, sensory impaired, emotionally handicapped, and developmentally delayed. Emphasis isplaced on specific intervention techniques and practices for children with atypical development. Attention is given to the inclusion classroom model for typically and atypically developing young children. Observation of young children in approved childcare settings followed by discussion, analysis, problem solving, and goal setting. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections required.
EDU 390 Practicum I Seminar: Infants & Toddlers (2sh). This course is a practicum in curriculum planning and assessment appropriate for infants and toddlers. It includes discussion, student reflections, analysis, problem solving, activity/lesson planning, and presentations. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking and communication skills.
EDU 391 Practicum II Seminar: Exceptional Children/Special Needs (2sh). This course is a practicum in curriculum planning appropriate for exceptional/special needs children. It includes discussion, student reflections, analysis, problem solving, activity/lesson planning, and presentations. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking and communication skills.
EDU 392 Practicum III Seminar: Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten (2sh). This course is a practicum in curriculum planning appropriate for children ages 3-5. It includes discussion, student reflections, analysis, problem solving, activity/lesson planning, and presentations. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking and communication skills.
EDU 420 Literacy & Literature for Early Childhood Education (4sh). This course is a study of the development of literacy in early childhood emphasizing language acquisition, communication, emergent reading,emergent writing, and spelling. It includes an examination of and practice with developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching methods for children’s literature, beginning reading, and the language arts. It explores the roles of teachers and parents in developing literacy, the creation of print-rich environments, and multicultural contributions to literature and literacy. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections are required.
EDU 430 Parent Education & Family Involvement (3sh). This course is a study of the theories and methods of working with parents, including those with children having exceptional educational needs, and with the agencies that serve them. Students will develop communication skills that enable them to support, educate, and involve parents, as well as work effectively with paraprofessionals and other professionals involved in the child’s total developmental and educational process. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections required.
EDU 440 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3sh). This course is a study that acquaints students with the legal, business, and educational aspects involved in initiating and conducting an early childhood program. It examines the political, social, and economic factors involved in current mandates for early childhood education. Other topics examined include professionalism, program and staff support, staff development, supervision, leadership styles, community agencies and resources, curriculum development, and the change process. Six to eight practicum hours and student reflections required.
EDU 496 Senior Research Project (5sh). This course is a capstone course that includes a structured research project on an early childhood education topic, a literature review, a data collection and/or portfolio, and a written and oral presentation of findings.
EDU 497 Career Development Seminar (2sh). This course is an exploration of career opportunities and graduate study options in the early childhood field that includes preparation of a career portfolio and a discussion of professionalism for career advancement.
ECE Related Studies
EDU 210 - Introduction to Education (3sh). This course is a study of the history and foundations of education in the United States that includes duties of the teacher, support, control,organization and administration of schools; and contemporary educational trends and issues.
EDU 250 - Education Technology (3sh). This course is a study of the relationship between theories of learning and technology for instructional and professional use that reviews basic computer applications and instructs in expanded applications for educators. Emphasis is placed on design, selection, and production of instructional materials using computer-generated presentations, andinteractive multi-media.
EDU 255 - Creative Activities (3sh). This course is a study of planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences that integrate art, music, creative dramatics, and movement activities for young children, from infancy through age five.
EDU 265 - Health Safety and Nutrition for Young Child (3sh). This course prepares early childhood educators to evaluate the health status of young children, to develop methods for healthy and safe environments, and to implement and facilitate activities that promote health, safety, and nutrition for young children. Students will be exposed to assessment tools, regulations governing health, safety, and nutrition issues, and standards of care for young children.
Career Opportunities
Since its beginning, the MOC Early Childhood Education degree has enriched the lives and careers of students and graduates and has improved the life of children in numerous North Carolina counties. As of Spring 2008, MOC graduates and students are improving the care and education of young children in 35 of the 100 North Carolina counties. Students and alumni are working in a number of early childhood areas and hold a variety of positions: early intervention specialists, Head Start positions, Partnership for Children Program specialists (Smart Start), child care centers, public school positions, Parents as Teachers Program Specialists, habilitation training specialists, mental health agency positions, Department of Social Services positions, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, developmental teachers, community college positions, public library positions, Education Coordinator for Boys and Girls Clubs, health department positions. Some have completed masters' programs and some are enrolled in doctoral programs.
The B.S. in Early Childhood Education prepares students to work with children from infancy through kindergarten in various learning environments, applying theory to practice under qualified supervision. Course work includes child growth and development with a focus on fostering cognitive, emotional, physical, and creative skills; curriculum planning; field experience; family and social issues; communication skills; and preschool programs and administration. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in diverse early childhood settings.
The Early Childhood Education Program is a degree-completion program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. This degree does not include a North Carolina teaching license. Students who want to earn a North Carolina teaching license after graduation from the Mount Olive College ECE program may apply to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) for a B-K license only as described below.
The Mount Olive College - North Carolina Central University Cooperative Teacher Education Program (MOC-NCCU COTEP). Through a cooperative agreement with Mount Olive College, North Carolina Central University offers an opportunity for graduates of the Mount Olive College Early Childhood Education program to seek recommendation for a North Carolina B-K teaching license.
Eligibility and General Requirements: You must be a graduate of the MOC Early Childhood Program and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. The MOC-NCCU agreement states that MOC ECE graduates seeking B-K licensure must take two specified courses from NCCU and must complete a semester-long directed teaching experience at a site approved by NCCU. (Note: The "two specified courses" reference applies only to students who have taken a course in Health, Safety, and Nutrition and a course in Educational Technology.) Note on GPA: An MOC ECE graduate with less than 2.5 GPA can request admission on a provisional basis and, if accepted provisionally, must enroll in at least 15 hours of coursework, excluding student teaching, and must earn and maintain a 3.0 GPA prior to formal admission into the NCCU Teacher Education Program (TEP).
NCCU Admission Procedure: North Carolina Central University (NCCU) welcomes graduates from Mount Olive College (MOC) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education seeking a North Carolina Teaching License in the area of Birth through Kindergarten (B-K). The process for obtaining a B-K License is described below.
Step 1. Letter of Interest in B-K Licensure and Transcript Evaluation.
1.A. Request that all undergraduate/graduate institutions that you have attended send official transcripts to the address given in 1.B. below.
1.B. Send a letter of introduction to the NCCU B-K Coordinator, indicating completion of the Mount Olive College B.S. in Early Childhood Education, making reference to the NCCU-MOC Affiliation Agreement for B-K Licensure, and stating that your transcripts have been requested from all institutions that you have attended.
B-K Coordinator
NCCU Dept of Human Sciences
1801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
Step 2. TEP Application Form. When your transcripts have been reviewed, you will receive a letter detailing the courses needed to complete the B-K licensure-only program of study. The contact for the TEP form is the NCCU B-K Coordinator (919-530-6669), who can assist in course enrollment, form completion, and directions for submitting it to the TEC (Teacher Education Council).
Step 3. NCCU Coursework, Directed Teaching, Application for B-K License. To make arrangements for completing the course work, contact the B-K Coordinator at the NCCU phone number and/or address given above.Directed Teaching is a full-time, semester-long practicum experience in a public school or an approved early childhood facility (public Pre-K or K classrooms, More at Four classrooms, or University laborator).
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