2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook

Nov 21, 2024

2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3), A.S.T.

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Major in Tennessee Transfer Pathway with the option in Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3) (A.S.T.)

Program and Career Description:

The Associate of Science in Teaching Degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3) is an education specialty designed to prepare individuals to work with children from Pre-K through 3rd grade. Early Childhood Education is a two-year program designed for students planning to continue their studies toward a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university.

An associate's degree could lead to work as a teacher's assistant, Head Start teacher or work as a preschool teacher in a day care setting.
A bachelor's degree could lead to a teacher certification in Pre-K through 3rd grade where you would be able to teach in a public or private school.

Career	Entry-Level Education	Entry-Level Pay	Median Pay	Experienced Pay
Elementary School Teacher	Bachelor's Degree	$38,490	$48,750	$55,890
Teacher Assistant	Some college, no degree	$17,180	$20,670	$25,980
Preschool Teacher	Some college, no degree	$17,900	$24,770	$37,410

Career and salary information taken from JOBS4TN.GOV. Check out this website for additional information about job descriptions, education requirements and abilities, and supply and demand for these careers. For additional information from a national perspective, go to Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor on the internet at www.bls.gov. Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook on this website. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Transfer Options

This program is a Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) major. A student who completes the associates degree in this major is guaranteed that all required community college courses will be accepted in this major at the transfer institution. To see which four-year institutions offer this TTP major and guarantees a seamless transfer, visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathway website at www.tntransferpathway.org.

Articulation agreements exist between other private and non-TN public institutions. These agreements are available at www.columbiastate.edu/admissions/transfer-information.

Program Requirements

Students may be required to take additional Learning Support courses.

Communications Requirement

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credit(s): 3
or
COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debate Credit(s): 3

History Requirement

Take 2 courses - HIST 2010 and HIST 2020 are recommended

HIST 2010 - Early United States History Credit(s): 3
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History Credit(s): 3
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History Credit(s): 3
HIST 2310 - Early World History Credit(s): 3
HIST 2320 - Modern World History Credit(s): 3

Literature Requirement

Take one course

ENGL 2055 - African-American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature Credit(s): 3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Take 2 courses

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art Credit(s): 3
or
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music Credit(s): 3

And One from the Following:

do not duplicate courses

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art Credit(s): 3
ART 2000 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 2020 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2055 - African-American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2160 - Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2860 - Introduction to Film Credit(s): 3
HUM 1010 - Early Humanities Credit(s): 3
HUM 1020 - Modern Humanities Credit(s): 3
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2200 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre Credit(s): 3

Natural Sciences Requirement

BIOL 1080 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 4
PSCI 1030 - Survey of Physical Science Credit(s): 4

Mathematics Requirement

Take one course *

MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies Credit(s): 3
MATH 1130 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1630 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1710 - Precalculus Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1720 - Precalculus Trigonometry Credit(s): 3
MATH 1730 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
MATH 1830 - Applied Calculus Credit(s): 3
MATH 1910 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Take 2 courses

GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
POLS 1030 - American Government Credit(s): 3

Major Required Courses

COLS 101 - Columbia State College Success Credit(s): 1
ECED 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit(s): 2
ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development Credit(s): 3
ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credit(s): 3
EDU 201 - Introduction to Education Credit(s): 3
EDU 222 - Education of Exceptional Learners Credit(s): 3
EDUC 2210 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3
MATH 1410 - Number Concepts for Teachers Credit(s): 3

Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3), A.S.T. Sample Academic Plan - Total Credit Hours: 63

Second Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 15

Literature Requirement Credit(s): 3
ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement Credit(s): 3
GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
EDU 222 - Education of Exceptional Learners Credit(s): 3

Requirements for Graduation Include:

earning 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State.
earning a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
pass all parts of the Praxis Core Academic Skills Tests for Educators (Reading 156, Writing 162, and Math 150 or have an ACT composite of 22 or SAT composite of 1020).
having four Disposition of Suitability forms completed on you.
taking the Columbia State Exit Exam.

* It is recommended that students complete ENGL 1010 , MATH 1410 , MATH 1420 (not required but highly recommended) , and EDUC 2210 before taking Praxis Core Tests.

If you have completed TN eCampus courses, run a degree audit from the student tab in myChargerNet to determine how these courses apply to this program.

Note(s):

*Students transferring to APSU, ETSU, University of Memphis, UT Chattanooga and UT Knoxville should take MATH 1530 .

Criminal background checks are required of all enrolled education students prior to participating in course required classroom field experiences at affiliate public and private schools. Based on the results of the criminal background check, an affiliate school may determine not to allow a student's presence at their school. This could result in the student's inability to successfully complete the requirements of a specific course and the AST program. More information is available from education lead faculty.

Each student enrolled in education courses must show proof of individual liability insurance prior to the onset of the required classroom field experience. More information is available from the education lead faculty.

For more information contact:
Kirstin Davenport at
kdavenport3@columbiastate.edu or 615.465.5762
or
Humanities & Social Sciences Division office at 931.540.2780

Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution. CoSCC- ECE-02-14-18