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Timestamp: 2019-04-24 10:13:47+00:00

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This program is designed for students who are working or wish to work with young children and are not intending to transfer to a four-year college. Graduates will be qualified for positions as directors, head teachers or assistants in day care centers, nursery schools and Head Start programs as well as teaching assistants in public and private pre-kindergartens, kindergartens, elementary schools and special education classes.
This program prepares students for careers working with young children and to transfer to a four-year college, which can lead to NYS certification in early childhood education (birth to second grade). Graduates will be qualified for positions as directors, head teachers or assistants in day care centers, nursery schools and Head Start programs as well as teaching assistants in public and private pre-kindergartens, kindergartens, elementary schools and special education classes.
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Education (Child Study), A.A.
This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to obtain certification and a career in childhood education or childhood special education (grades 1-6).
This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to obtain certification and a career in secondary education (grades 7-12) in Biology, English, History, or Mathematics.
This curriculum is designed for people who are now working or wish to work with young children. Graduates will be qualified for positions as directors, head teachers or assistants in day care centers, nursery schools and Head Start programs. Graduates are also qualified to be assistants in public and private pre-kindergartens, kindergartens, elementary schools and special education classes. Students who wish to transfer to a four-year college to pursue their New York State teacher certification should pursue the A.S. in Early Childhood. Students are responsible for checking with transfer institutions of their choice to assure the most successful transfer. Classroom instruction is supplemented by observations and practicums in programs serving young children. The Early Childhood program offers both day and evening courses. Students should check both day and evening schedules at each campus for courses offered each semester. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each major course in order to continue in the program and to qualify for graduation. Students will be permitted to repeat a course only once.
EDU101, EDU102, EDU103, and EDU113 are open to all students and can be taken as electives. EDU211 and EDU221 are limited to students officially admitted to the program. Students enrolled in EDU101 during the spring must also take EDU102 or EDU103 (in place of HSC101 if they attend full-time) or they will not be able to complete the Early Childhood sequence within the specified time. Admission to the program is limited to the number of field placements available. Practicum courses require that students travel to a wide variety of early childhood programs throughout Suffolk County. Students cannot be employed by the program at which they are placed and must be available during the day. Fingerprint and background checks may be required at the student's expense.
* Students in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies Curriculum may use EDU101 and EDU113 courses only as unrestricted electives.
The Early Childhood A.S. program prepares students for the full range of options that are available in the field of early childhood education. Program graduates can transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to NYS certification (see below) in early childhood education (birth to second grade); they are eligible to acquire NYS teaching assistant certification; and they can seek employment that involves working with young children while pursuing their goal. Graduates will also be eligible to apply for certification as teaching assistants in NYS public school pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and special education programs.
The curriculum offers foundations in child development, educational philosophy and methods. It also promotes an understanding and appreciation of diversity and professional ethics. Classroom instruction is supplemented by observations and practicums in programs that serve young children. Students enrolled in the program must achieve a minimum grade of C in each early childhood (EDU) course in order to continue and to qualify for graduation. EDU courses can only be repeated one time.
Students seeking to transfer to a bachelor's degree program leading to NYS teacher certification are advised to consult the intended transfer institution to ensure a successful transfer. The program has an articulation agreement with Long Island University, Riverhead Campus. Students may be required to have a 2.80 GPA or higher to guarantee matriculation to transfer. The Early Childhood program offers both day and evening courses. Students should check both day and evening schedules at each campus for courses offered each semester.
Admission for entering students requires a Regent's Diploma and a minimum high school average of 80. Continuing students who wish to be admitted to the program must have completed ENG101, PSY101 and a math or laboratory science course with a combined GPA of 2.80 or better.
EDU101, EDU102, and EDU103 are open to all students and can be taken as electives. EDU211 and EDU221 are limited to students officially admitted to the program. Full-time students enrolled in the EDU101 during the spring semester should also take EDU102 and EDU103 or they will not be able to complete the Early Childhood A.S. degree within a two-year sequence.
Admission to the Program is limited to the number of field placements available. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each major course in order to continue in the program and to qualify for graduation. Practicum courses require that students travel to a wide variety of early childhood programs throughout Suffolk County. Students cannot be employed by the program at which they are placed and must be available during the day. Fingerprint and background checks may be required at the student's expense.
* Students in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies Curriculum may use this course as an unrestricted elective.
** To be selected from ART101, ART111, ART112, ART113, ART114, ART130, MUS101, MUS103, MUS105, or MUS117.
*** Other World Civilizations elective includes the following: ANT101, ANT105, ANT203, ANT211, COM202, ENG212, GEO101, GEO102, GEO103, HIS107, HIS110, HIS118, HIS119, HIS120, HUM112, PHL111, POL107, POL111, SPN175, SPN176.
† To be selected from SOC101, SOC200, HUS101, or POL101.
This program, which is jointly registered with St. Joseph's College, prepares students for careers in early childhood, childhood, early childhood special education and childhood special education. Students who complete the A.A. degree at Suffolk County Community College are assured seamless transfer to St. Joseph's College for the baccalaureate degree program. However, students can also transfer to other New York State public and private four-year colleges to attain the baccalaureate degree and teacher certification.
Admission to the A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Education (Child Study) Emphasis for entering students requires a Regents Diploma and a minimum high school average of 80. Continuing students who wish to be admitted to the program must have completed ENG101, a mathematics or laboratory science course, and PSY101 with a combined GPA of 3.0 or better.
Graduates of the A.A. program at Suffolk will be required to have a 2.80 GPA to matriculate in the Child Study program at St. Joseph's College.
* Students are required to complete two semesters of a foreign language in sequence based on completion of prerequisite or fulfillment of equivalent high school placement requirements, as follows: Elementary I / Elementary II or Elementary II / Intermediate I or Intermediate I / Intermediate II or Intermediate II / any advanced-level course, or ASL101 and ASL105.
** To be selected from ART101, ART111, ART112, ART113, ART114 or ART130.
*** To be selected from PHL101, PHL104, PHL107, PHL111, PHL202 or PHL293.
† To be selected from MUS101, MUS103, MUS105 or MUS117.
‡ Child Study majors at S. Joseph's College are required to take 30 credits in an academic area of concentration, which include art, English, fine arts, geography, history, human relations, mathematics, mathematics and computer science, music, political science, psychology, science, social science, sociology, Spanish, speech communication, or another area with departmental approval. Students should confer with a counselor or advisor regarding the list of SCCC courses that will satisfy this requirement.
◊ No mathematics special topics courses.
NOTE: While students will not be prohibited from pursuing the program, students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal conviction may impede their ability to attain teacher certification. Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the program coordinator/chair. Please refer to the Admission/Registration Procedure for additional information.
¹ The total credits required would likely be reduced, the amount depending on the student's choice of area of concentration. Some courses taken as part of the Liberal Arts Education (Child Study) Emphasis at Suffolk County Community College would likely count as courses taken in the area of concentration.
All students are required to pass the LAST and ATS-W, the Certificate for Child Abuse and Violence Prevention, and be fingerprinted as required by New York State. Students must also take the content test in their major field. 128 credits are required for graduation from St. Joseph's College.
This program, which is jointly registered with St. Joseph's College, prepares students for careers in secondary education (grades 7-12). Students who complete the A.A. degree at Suffolk County Community College are assured seamless transfer to St. Joseph's College for the baccalaureate degree program. However, students can also transfer to other New York State public and private four-year colleges to attain the baccalaureate degree and teacher certification.
The Adolescence Education Emphasis at Suffolk offers a strong liberal arts foundation, while including courses specifically related to pedagogy. New York State teacher certification standards will be met through upper-level course work at St. Joseph's College, including supervised student teaching. Successful completion of the full program will qualify students for Initial Certification in secondary education.
Admission to the A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescence Education/Biology emphasis for entering students requires a Regents Diploma, a minimum high school average of 80 and completion of high school mathematics sequence through Algebra II or equivalent and precalculus. Students already enrolled in college who wish to be admitted to the program must have completed ENG101 and MAT125 or MAT126 with a combined GPA of 3.0 or better.
Graduates of the A.A. program at Suffolk will be required to have a 2.80 GPA to matriculate in the Adolescence Education program at St. Joseph's College.
* Students are required to complete two semesters of a foreign language in sequence based on completion of prerequisite or fulfillment of equivalent high school placement requirements, as follows: Elementary I/Elementary II or Elementary II/Intermediate I or Intermediate I/Intermediate II or Intermediate II/any advanced-level course, or ASL101 and ASL105.
NOTE: While students will not be prohibited from pursuing the program, students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal conviction may impede their ability to attain teacher certification. Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the program coordinator or academic chair. Please refer to the following procedure for additional information.
¹ The B.S. in Biology at St. Joseph's College requires an extra Biology 400-Level course.
The Adolescence Education Emphasis at Suffolk offers a strong liberal arts foundation, while including courses specifically related to pedagogy. New York State teacher certification standards will be met through upper-level coursework at St. Joseph's College, including supervised student teaching. Successful completion of the full program will qualify students for initial certification in secondary education.
Admission to the A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescence Education/English emphasis for entering students requires a Regents Diploma and a minimum high school average of 80. Students already enrolled in college who wish to be admitted to the program must have completed ENG101 and a mathematics or laboratory science course with a combined GPA of 3.0 or better.
** No mathematics special topics courses.
*** To be selected from ENG141, ENG142, ENG205, ENG206, ENG211, ENG220, ENG221.
† To be selected from ART101, ART111, ART112, ART113, MUS101, MUS103, MUS105, MUS117, MUS206 or MUS210.
Admission to the A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescence Education/History (Social Studies) emphasis for entering students requires a Regents Diploma and minimum high school average of 80. Students already enrolled in college who wish to be admitted to the program must have completed ENG101: Standard Freshman Composition, and a mathematics or laboratory science course, with a combined GPA of 3.0 or better.
Graduates of the A.A. program at Suffolk will be required to have 2.80 GPA to matriculate in the Adolescence Education program at St. Joseph's College.
*** To be selected from ART101, ART111, ART112 or ART113.
† To be selected from GEO101, GEO102, GEO103, HIS118, HIS119 or POL107.
The Adolescence Education Emphasis at Suffolk offers a strong liberal arts foundation, while including courses specifically related to pedagogy. New York State teacher certification standards will be met through upper-level coursework at St. Joseph's College, including supervised student teaching. Successful completion of full program will qualify students for Initial Certification in secondary education.
Admission to the A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescence Education/Mathematics emphasis for entering students requires a Regents Diploma, a minimum high school average of 80 and completion of high school mathematics sequence through Algebra II or equivalent. Students already enrolled in college who wish to be admitted to the program must have completed ENG101 and (MAT111 or equivalent or a laboratory science course), with a combined GPA of 3.0 or better.
** To be selected from ART101, ART111, ART112, ART113, MUS101, MUS103, MUS105, MUS117, MUS206 or MUS210.

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