Advisement Track for Transfer to Mount Saint Mary-Options in Childhood Education, Adolescent Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities (A.S. Degree)

LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

ADVISEMENT TRACK FOR TRANSFER TO MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE:

OPTIONS IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION AND TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

This advisement track is designed for students who plan to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in preparation to become certified teachers in one of the following areas: Childhood Education, grades 1-6, Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities, grades 1-6, Adolescence Education, grades 7-12, Adolescent Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities, grades
7-12.

The program provides for the first two years of study to be completed at Dutchess Community College and the following two years at Mount Saint Mary College. Students preparing for transfer to Mount Saint Mary College must do the following while at Dutchess Community College: choose an academic concentration, earn a minimum grade of C in all teacher certification courses, pass three proficiency tests required by the Division of Education at MSM College, and complete at least 30 of the 150 hours of supervised fieldwork required by the State Education Department.

Students pursuing a career in teaching must pass three New York State Teaching Certification Tests. While two of the three tests will be administered after transfer to Mount Saint Mary College, students are encouraged to take the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) just prior to or immediately after completing an Associate degree at Dutchess Community College.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements of this program.

FIRST SEMESTER

Course No. Descriptive Title Cr.Hrs.
ENG 101 Composition I 3
PSY 111 Psychological Principles I  3
Foreign Language (a) 3
Science (b) 4
Math (c) 3-4
LAT 100 Introductory Seminar for Teaching 1
TOTAL 17-18

SECOND SEMESTER

Course No. Descriptive Title Cr.Hrs.
ENG 102 Composition II 3
Academic Major (d) 3-4
HIS 104 or HIS 108 3
Science (b) 4
PSY 221, PSY 203 or PSY 204 (e) 3
TOTAL 16-17

THIRD SEMESTER

Course No. Descriptive Title Cr.Hrs.
PHI 107 or PHI 201 3
PSY 235 Psychology of Exceptionality        3
Academic Major (d) 6-8
Humanities (f) 3
TOTAL 15-17

FOURTH SEMESTER

Course No. Descriptive Title Cr.Hrs
BHS 103 Social Problems in Today's World 3
PHI 203 Major Religions of the World 3
WFE 101 Lifetime Wellness and Fitness 3
Academic Major (d) 3-4
LAT 200 or
LAT 201		 Learner Diversity or Educational
Settings:Adolescent Learning Environments		 1-3
Elective (g) 3
TOTAL 16-19

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 64

a. All students are required to complete one semester of foreign language study prior to transfer. Individuals with previous foreign language study who wish to continue with that language should consult the foreign language instructor for assistance in selecting the appropriate course.
b. Students should select a course from Appendix B, Natural Science.
c. MAT 107 recommended only for students who choose options in Childhood Education. MAT 184 or higher recommended for students choosing options in Adolescent Education and concentrations in Mathematics and Science. MAT 109 or higher recommended for students choosing options in Adolescent Education and concentrations other than Mathematics and Science.
d. The baccalaureate degree in Childhood Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities, grades 1-6 requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in an academic major. Students should plan to complete between 12 and 16 credits toward the major at Mount Saint Mary College (Biology, English, Hispanic Studies, History/ Political Science, Mathematics, Social Science with a concentration in History or History/Political Science).
e. PSY 221 or PSY 203 is required for students who choose options in Childhood Education. PSY 204 is required for students who choose options in Adolescent Education.
f. THE 120 Performing Skills for the Classroom recommended or students should select a course in Art, Music, Theatre or Dance from Appendix H, The Arts.
g. A demonstration of minimum computer literacy is a requirement at MSM College. This requirement can be met if a student takes CIS 111 at DCC or passes a proficiency test administered at MSM. It is recommended that students who choose not to take CIS 111 select a course that will apply to their academic major.