ECE - Non-Licensure Transfer Track Degree (A55220N)
Overview
This 100% online Early Childhood Education track allows students to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree in child development without pursuing a K-12 public school teaching license.
Details
- Credential Level: Degree
- Total Credit Hours: 71
- Offered Online: Yes
Semester Schedule
Learn more about our semester schedules for this program. Talk to your advisor for more options.
First Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | Transfer and Career Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-131 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-144 | Child Development I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-145 | Child Development II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 17 | |||||
First Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU-146 | Child Guidance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-151 | Creative Activities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-153 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 18 | |||||
Second Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-221 | Children With Exceptionalities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-280 | Language and Literacy Experiences | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 13 | |||||
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Second Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111 | Descriptive Astronomy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AST-111A | Descriptive Astronomy Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-234 | Infants, Toddlers, and Twos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-261 | Early Childhood Administration I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-262 | Early Childhood Administration II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EDU-284 | Early Childhood Capstone Practicum | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 17 | |||||
Transfers
ECU accepts all transfers from RichmondCC, provided the student meets the transfer criteria. In addition, ECU also participates in the SECU Partnership East program, which allows RichmondCC students to transfer to ECU and receive a four year degree in either Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, or Special Education after completing their first two years at RichmondCC.
Elizabeth City State University accepts transfers from RichmondCC, provided students meet the transfer requirements (different depending on the number of credit hours the student wants to transfer)
Fayetteville State University accepts transfers from RichmondCC, provided students meet the transfer requirements (different depending on the number of credit hours the student wants to transfer)
NC Central University is a signatory school on articulation agreements with the North Carolina Community College System. These agreements makes it easier for students to complete four-year degrees at NCCU. Programs that NCCU accepts are: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts/Science Teacher Prep, and Associate in Engineering.
UNCG is a signatory school on articulation agreements with the North Carolina Community College System. These agreements makes it easier for students to complete four-year degrees at UNCG. Programs that UNCG accepts are: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Fine Arts.
Western Carolina University is a signatory school on articulation agreements with the North Carolina Community College System. These agreements makes it easier for students to complete four-year degrees at Western. Programs that Western accepts are: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Fine Arts.
Winston-Salem State University is a signatory school on articulation agreements with the North Carolina Community College System. These agreements makes it easier for students to complete four-year degrees at WSSU.