Elementary Education to Early Childhood Education
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Salisbury 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 Elementary Education degree will prepare graduates to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree and become certified to teach in an elementary school. A focus on educational strategies is an important aspect of the program. Students will have the opportunity to interact with children in a classroom setting through observation and service learning experiences, and will learn the instructional strategies that support the Delaware common core standards for reading, writing, and mathematics. Salisbury University's Bachelor of Science degree program in Early Childhood Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for elementary school teacher certification (Pre-K-Grade 3). As a teacher candidate majoring in Early Childhood Education, the student is expected to complete a rigorous program of study which meets state and national standards. Candidates who successfully complete the requirements graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Department of Teacher Education in the Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies.
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.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Elementary Education (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| EDC 150 | Issues in Elementary Education (Required Observation: 10 hrs.) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| MAT 211 | Math for Teachers I | 4 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPA 136 | Spanish Communication I | 4 |
| 18 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 1 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| EDC 120 | Foundations of Literacy (Required Observation: 10 hrs.) | 3 |
| MAT 212 | Math for Teachers II | 4 |
| ECO 111 | Macroeconomics* or | 3 |
| SPA 137 | Spanish Communication II* | 4 |
| 14/15 | ||
Third Semester (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 108 | Applied Concepts in Educational Technology | 3 |
| PSY 125 | Child Development | 3 |
| 6 | ||
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 140 | General Biology | 4 |
| EDC 220 | Parent/Family/School Interact (Required Observation: 5 hrs.) | 3 |
| MAT 213 | Math for Teachers III | 4 |
| HIS 112 | U.S. History: Post Civil War | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 233 | Intro to Exceptional Learners (Required Observation 10 hrs.) | 3 |
| EDC 211 | Classroom Management (Required Observation 10 hrs.) | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| PHY 111 | Conceptual Physics | 4 |
| VSC 131 | Art History I or | 3 |
| VSC 132 | Art History II | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's Degree - Salisbury University)
Sixth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELED 305 | Learning and Assessment for Diverse Classrooms | 4 |
| ECED 352 | Integrated Reading and Language Arts 0-4 | 4 |
| ELED 317 | Integrating Aesthetic Experiences into Teaching and Learning | 4 |
| ELED 397 | Diversity and the Self | 1 |
| GEOG 104 | Earth and Space Science | 4 |
| 17 | ||
Seventh Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 356 | Play and Creativity in Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| ELED 302 | Integrated Reading and Language Arts Grades K-3 | 4 |
| ELED 320 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 4 |
| ELED 350 | Literature for Children | 4 |
| ELED 398 | Diversity and the Family | 1 |
| 17 | ||
Eighth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 451 | Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Classrooms | 4 |
| ECED 452 | Teaching Science in Early Childhood Classrooms | 4 |
| ECED 453 | Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood Classrooms | 4 |
| ELED 410 | Literacy Assessment and the Intervention | 4 |
| ELED 499 | Diversity and the Community | 1 |
| 17 | ||
Ninth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECED 455 | Early Childhood Education Clinical Practice I | 5 |
| ECED 456 | Early Childhood Education Clinical Practice II | 5 |
| ELED 411 | Clinical Practice Seminar | 4 |
| 14 | ||
*See advisor for transfer options
The Bachelor of Science program in Early Childhood Education requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor. *See advisor for transfer options
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Georgetown: (302) 259-6568
Dover: (302) 857-1743
Wilmington: (302) 573-5446
Salisbury University
Chin-Hsiu Chen, Ph.D.
Chair, Teacher
Education Department
cxchen@salisbury.edu
(410) 543-6293
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 04/2017