Elementary Education 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) School of Education offer an Associate of Science degree for students who wish to ultimately obtain a teaching credential with early childhood (pre-kindergarten through fourth grade) and/or elementary authorization (third through sixth grades).
This degree was developed as a cooperative venture between SOU and RCC, and offers knowledge and application components drawn from curriculum at both institutions. The degree transfers directly into the bachelor’s degree program in Elementary Education at SOU. If a student’s career goal is to teach in an elementary school, successful completion of the bachelor’s degree will lead to an initial teaching license.
Students must work closely with their advisors to ensure transferability of this program. If students transfer before completing this degree or 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 secretary.
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 your 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: |
92-100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CIS120 |
Concepts in Computing I 1, 2 |
0-2 |
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MTH96 |
Applied Algebra II 3 |
0-4 |
MTH95 |
or designated placement score |
WR115 |
Introduction to Expository Writing |
0-3 |
BT113 |
or designated placement score |
Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s): |
0-9 |
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Fall |
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ED200 |
Introduction to Teaching |
3 |
ECE100 |
fall term only |
ED165 |
Child Development |
3 |
ECE163 |
fall term only |
LIB127 |
Introduction to Academic Research |
1 |
|
|
COMM218 |
Interpersonal Communication |
4 |
COMM111 |
|
GS104 |
Physical Science: Physics |
4-5 |
G101 |
or approved Physical Lab Science transfer course (credits vary) |
GS104L |
Physical Science: Physics Lab |
G101L |
or approved Physical Lab Science transfer course (credits vary) |
|
| Total Credits: |
15-16 |
|
|
Winter |
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ECE151 |
Guiding Children in Group Settings |
3 |
|
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ED170 |
Introductory Practicum |
1 |
|
|
WR121 |
English Composition I |
4 |
|
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MUS108 |
Music in World Cultures |
4 |
MUS201 |
or approved Humanities transfer course |
HST202 |
U.S. History: Post-Reconstruction to Present |
4 |
HST105 |
or approved History transfer course |
| Total Credits: |
16 |
|
|
Spring |
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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 |
|
BI101 |
Introduction to Biology I |
4 |
BI103 |
or approved Life Lab Science transfer course (credits vary by course) |
BI101L |
Introduction to Biology I Lab |
0 |
BI103L |
|
ENG104 |
Introduction to Literature (Fiction) |
4 |
ENG109 |
or approved Humanities Literature transfer course (credits vary by course) |
| Total Credits: |
16 |
|
|
Fall |
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ECE240 |
Play-Based Learning |
3 |
ECE175 |
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ECE245 |
Promoting Social/Emotional Development of Young Children |
3 |
|
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ED170 |
Introductory Practicum |
1 |
|
|
MTH211 |
Fundamentals of Elementary Math I 4 |
5 |
|
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ART206 |
History of Art III |
3-4 |
ART205 |
or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary by course) |
| Total Credits: |
15-16 |
|
|
Winter |
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ECE244 |
Observation and Assessment |
3 |
|
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ECE256 |
Primary Curriculum |
3 |
|
winter term only |
GEOG110 |
Introduction to Human Geography |
4 |
|
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MTH212 |
Fundamentals of Elementary Math II 4 |
5 |
|
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ENV111 |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
3-4 |
BI100SB |
or approved Science transfer course (credits vary by course) |
| Total Credits: |
18-19 |
|
|
Spring |
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ECE246 |
Child, Family and Community |
3 |
|
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ECE248 |
Children with Disabilities and Their Families |
3 |
ECE265 |
spring term only |
ECE275 |
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Education |
3 |
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HE250 |
Personal Health |
3 |
HPE295 |
|
|
Approved program electives |
0-5 |
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| Total Credits: |
12-17 |
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Approved Program Electives |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
ECE152 |
Fostering Creativity | 3 |
ECE154 |
Children’s Literature and Literacy | 3 |
ECE241 |
Promoting Cognitive Development | 3 |
ECE285 |
The Early Childhood Professional | 3 |
MTH213 |
Fundamentals of Elementary Math III 4 | 5 |
SPAN101,102,103 |
First Year Spanish I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
SRV101 |
Service Learning | 1-3 |
Approved Humanities Electives(Complete any three courses, 11-12 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 |
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 Social Science Electives(Complete at least one history course, a minimum of 4 credits, from the following list.) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
HST104 |
World Civilizations: Prehistory - Middle Ages | 4 |
HST105 |
World Civilizations: Byzantium - Present |
4 |
HST201 |
U.S. History through Reconstruction | 4 |
HST202 |
U.S. History: Post-Reconstruction - Present |
4 |
Approved Science/Lab Science Electives(Complete at least three courses, 11-15 credits, from the following list. At least two courses must have labs, and at least one course must be a physical science and one a biological science. 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 |
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 |
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 |
1 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.
2 Required for graduation.
3 MTH96 is not accepted as a pre-requisite for MTH211 at Southern Oregon University as it is at Rogue Community College. Students intending to take MTH211 at SOU, who take MTH96, will need to take the SOU Placement Test to determine that they have met the prerequisite.
4 MTH213 highly recommended for transfer.
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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- Early Childhood Education (AAS)
- Early Childhood Development Transfer to SOU (AS)
- Elementary Education Transfer to SOU (AS)
- Early Childhood Education (C)
- Early Childhood Education - Basic (CPC)
- Early Childhood Education - Intermediate (CPC)
Family Support Services- Family Support Services (AAS)
- Family Support Services (C)
- Family Support Services (CPC)
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