Early Childhood Development Transfer to Southern Oregon University
Associate of Science Degree
About the Program
Based on a signed articulation agreement, Rogue Community College (RCC) and Southern Oregon University (SOU) Department of Education offer an Associate of Science degree for students who want to work with children ages birth to 8. This Degree Completion Program was developed as a cooperative venture between SOU and RCC and offers knowledge and application components drawn from curriculum at both institutions.
The Associate of Science degree articulates directly into a bachelor’s degree program at SOU that will fulfill the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, as the program objectives are designed to align with the national professional standards.
Students should work closely with their advisors to ensure transferability of this program. They should also contact the SOU School of Education early in the first year of the program to be advised about additional requirements and procedures for admission to SOU. Students transferring to SOU will be required to complete ECE300 at SOU during their first quarter. If students transfer before completing this degree or transfer in a major not covered by prior agreements, their courses will be evaluated individually toward the transfer requirements of the college of their choice.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for early childhood education programs are:
Implement strategies that promote child development and learning across developmental domains within context of the child’s relational and cultural environments.
Apply strategies to build and sustain family and community partnerships based on understanding and valuing the complex characteristics of children’s families and communities.
Utilize child observation, documentation, and assessment in appropriate ways to promote positive outcomes for children.
Implement developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate teaching practices depending on children’s ages and characteristics and on the settings in which teaching and learning occur.
Use academic content knowledge to build meaningful and stimulating curriculum by designing, implementing and evaluating experiences that promote positive development and learning for each child.
Identify and conduct one’s self as a member of the early childhood and/or elementary education field and as a continuous collaborative learner.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
Students are also required to provide information regarding their measles immunization status by completing the form found on the RCC ECEE Department website and clicking on ECEE Department Requirements. Completed forms must be submitted to a department administrative assistant.
Students must also obtain an RCC student identification card. RCC photos will be taken on a scheduled basis through Student Affairs. Contact Student Affairs for more information, https://web.roguecc.edu/student-services/services-support-students. Students should take their schedules to obtain an identification card. Take the identification card each time an observation is scheduled in an early childhood setting.
Many courses in this department require participation in community schools, programs, and agencies for observation and practicum experiences. Some of these sites may require a background check in order for a student to participate. Future employment serving children and families will require a background check. Students may wish to consider going through a background check process to be ready for potential observation, practicum, and employment experiences – check with an ECEE advisor for additional information.
For some classes, early childhood education students are required to use the Redwood Early Childhood Center, which is a Head Start site. Therefore, all students in the Early Childhood Education program must obtain prior clearance from Head Start. The process for doing this is on the Southern Oregon Head Start website, www.socfc.org. Click on “Volunteer” and then on “Download Volunteer Packet.” Required paperwork must be completed before observing or participating at a Head Start site.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over 10 years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Each College Now credit student must meet with the department chair to determine placement.
Graduation Requirements
The Associate of Science degree will be awarded to students who complete all credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: |
103-106 |
Program Map
This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.
Program Prerequisites |
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| Course No. | Course Title | Credits | Alternate Course | Comments |
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PSY101 |
Psychology of Human Relations 1 |
3 |
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WR115 |
Introduction to Expository Writing |
0-4 |
BT113 |
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CIS120 |
Concepts in Computing I 1, 2 |
0-2 |
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MTH96 |
Applied Algebra II |
0-4 |
MTH95 |
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Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s): |
3-13 |
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Fall |
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ECE163 |
Preschool/Primary Development |
3 |
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ECE152 |
Fostering Creativity |
3 |
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ECE154 |
Children's Literature and Literacy |
3 |
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COMM218 |
Interpersonal Communication |
4 |
COMM111 |
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BI101 |
Introduction to Biology I |
4 |
G101 |
or approved Lab Science transfer course |
BI101L |
Introduction to Biology I Lab |
0 |
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| Total Credits: |
17 |
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Winter |
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ECE100 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| offered winter term only |
ECE151 |
Guiding Children in Group Settings |
3 |
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ED170 |
Introductory Practicum |
1 |
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WR121 |
English Composition I |
4 |
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MUS108 |
Music in World Cultures |
3-4 |
MUS201 |
or approved Humanities transfer course |
| Total Credits: |
14-15 |
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Spring |
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ECE161 |
Infant/Toddler Development |
3 |
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ECE175 |
Developmentally Appropriate Practices |
3 |
ECE240 |
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ECE266 |
Spanish for Early Childhood/Elementary Professionals |
3 |
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ED170 |
Introductory Practicum |
1 |
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WR122 |
English Composition II |
4 |
WR227 |
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| Total Credits: |
14 |
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Summer |
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ECE265 |
Children at Risk |
3 |
ECE248 |
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GEOG110 |
Introduction to Human Geography |
4 |
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HE250 |
Personal Health |
3 |
HPE295 |
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LIB127 |
Introduction to Academic Research |
1 |
|
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REL201 |
World Religions |
3-4 |
REL243 |
or approved Humanities transfer course |
| Total Credits: |
14-15 |
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Fall |
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ECE243 |
Promoting Child Health and Physical Development |
3 |
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offered fall term only |
ECE245 |
Promoting Social/Emotional Development of Young Children |
3 |
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ECE246 |
Child, Family and Community |
3 |
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GS104 |
Physical Science: Physics |
4 |
G101 |
or approved Lab Science transfer course |
GS104L |
Physical Science: Physics Lab |
0 |
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| Total Credits: |
13 |
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Winter |
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ECE244 |
Observation and Assessment |
3 |
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ECE251 |
Preschool Environments |
3 |
ECE250/ |
ECE251 offered winter term only |
ECE285 |
The Early Childhood Professional |
3 |
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Offered term only |
MTH243 |
Probability and Statistics 3 |
4 |
or approved Math transfer course; MTH243R for non-STEM students (who have not taken MTH95/96) |
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ENV111 |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
3 |
BI100SB |
or approved Science transfer course |
| Total Credits: |
16 |
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Spring |
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ECE241 |
Promoting Cognitive Development |
3 |
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spring term only |
ECE254 |
Preschool Curriculum |
3 |
ECE255 |
spring term only |
ECE275 |
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Education |
3 |
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ECE261 |
Advanced Practicum I and Seminar |
3 |
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Permission required |
PHL103 |
Critical Reasoning |
3-4 |
ENG104 |
or approved Humanities transfer course |
| Total Credits: |
15-16 |
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Approved Math Electives |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
MTH105 |
Introduction to Contemporary Math | 4 |
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MTH111 |
College Algebra | 4 |
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MTH112 |
Elementary Functions | 4 |
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MTH211,212 |
Fundamentals of Elementary Math I, II (must take both) | 5-5 |
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MTH243 |
Probability and Statistics | 4 |
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MTH251 |
Calculus I | 5 |
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Approved Humanities Electives(Complete any three courses, 9-12 credits, from the following list. Courses have been pre-selected to meet Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission licensure preparation. At least one course must be a literature course.) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
ART131 |
Introduction to Drawing (Value) | 3 |
ART204,205,206 |
History of Art I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
COMM115 |
Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4 |
ENG104 |
Introduction to Literature (Fiction) | 4 |
ENG105 |
Introduction to Literature (Drama) | 4 |
ENG106 |
Introduction to Literature (Poetry) | 4 |
ENG107 |
World Literature: Ancient to Classical | 4 |
ENG108 |
World Literature: Medieval to Renaissance | 4 |
ENG109 |
World Literature: Enlightenment to Modern | 4 |
ENG201,202 |
Shakespeare I, II | 4-4 |
ENG204 |
Introduction to English Literature: Medieval to Renaissance | 4 |
ENG205 |
Introduction to English Literature: 18th Century to Romantic | 4 |
ENG206 |
Introduction to English Literature: Victorian to Modern | 4 |
ENG253 |
Survey of American Literature: Colonial | 4 |
ENG254 |
Survey of American Literature: 19th Century | 4 |
ENG255 |
Survey of American Literature: 20th Century | 4 |
ENG257 |
African American Literature | 4 |
ENG260 |
Introduction to Women Writers | 4 |
ENG275 |
The Bible as Literature | 4 |
HUM101 |
Introduction to Humanities: Classical to Medieval | 4 |
HUM102 |
Introduction to Humanities: Renaissance to Enlightenment | 4 |
HUM103 |
Introduction to Humanities: Romanticism to 20th Century | 4 |
HUM215 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Eskimo/Inuit | 4 |
HUM216 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: First Nations of the Northwest Coast | 4 |
HUM217 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Plains | 4 |
HUM218 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Southwest | 4 |
HUM219 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Peoples of Mexico | 4 |
IS110 |
Introduction to International Studies | 4 |
MUS105 |
Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS108 |
Music in World Cultures | 4 |
MUS201 |
Exploring Music: Introduction to Music history | 4 |
MUS205 |
History of Jazz | 3 |
MUS206 |
Introduction to Rock Music | 3 |
MUS208 |
Film Music | 3 |
MUS261 |
History of Western Music I: Ancient to Baroque | 4 |
MUS262 |
History of Western Music: II: Classical to Romantic | 4 |
MUS263 |
History of Western Music III: 20th Century to Modern Day | 4 |
MUS264 |
History of Rock I: The Roots of Rock | 3 |
MUS265 |
History of Rock II: Rock’s Golden Age | 3 |
MUS266 |
History of Rock III: Heavy Metal to Hip Hop | 3 |
PHL101,102,103 |
Philosophical Problems/Ethics/Critical Reasoning | 4-4-4 |
REL201 |
World Religions | 4 |
REL243 |
Nature, Religion and Ecology | 4 |
SPAN201,202,203 |
Second Year Spanish I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
TA141 |
Fundamentals of Acting | 4 |
WR241,242,243 |
Imaginative Writing I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
Approved Science/Lab Science Electives(Complete at least three courses, two of which must have labs, from the following list for a minimum of 11 credits. Note that only one course can be a regional field studies course indicated by asterisk.) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
BI100SB |
Biology of Human Body Systems (non-lab course) | 3 |
BI101,102,103 |
Introduction to Biology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
BI121,122 |
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I, II w/lab | 4-4 |
BI211,212,213 |
General Biology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
BI231,232,233 |
Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
BI234 |
Microbiology w/lab | 4 |
CHEM104 |
Introductory Chemistry w/lab and Recitation | 5 |
CHEM105 |
Introductory Organic Chemistry w/lab | 4 |
CHEM106 |
Introductory Biochemistry w/lab | 4 |
CHEM221,222,223 |
General Chemistry I, II, III w/lab and Recitation | 5-5-5 |
CIS195 |
Web Authoring I (HTML/CSS) (non-lab course) | 4 |
ENV111 |
Introduction to Environmental Science (non-lab course) | 3 |
G100 |
Fundamentals of Geology (non-lab course) | 3 |
G101,102,103 |
Introduction to Geology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
GEOG100 |
Introduction to Physical Geography (non-lab course) | 3 |
GS104 |
Physical Science: Physics w/lab | 4 |
GS107 |
Physical Science: Astronomy w/lab | 4 |
GS108 |
Physical Science: Oceanography w/lab | 4 |
GS170 * |
Regional Field Studies w/lab | 4 |
PH201,202,203 |
General Physics I, II, III w/lab and Recitation | 5-5-5 |
PH211,212 ,213 |
General Physics (Calculus Based) I, II, III w/lab and Recitation | 5-5-5 |
1 Required for graduation.
2 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.
3 Complete at least one course, 4-5 credits − MTH211, MTH212 and MTH213 are required for application to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU.
For more information, contact the Early Childhood Elementary Education Department.
Early Childhood Elementary Education Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/ecee
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