Early Childhood Education

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1 Early Childhood Education 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 1

2 Contents Child Development Associate (CDA)... 3 Associate in Science Early Childhood Education... 4 Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education... 6 Adult Evening and Online Programs Academic Calendar Tuition and Fees Financial Aid and Scholarship Request for Official Transcript Application Process Checklist for Application Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 2

3 Child Development Associate (CDA) (9 credit hours) *Course schedule terms/offerings are subject to change The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential course of study provides the student with the necessary background information and support to develop the resource file and competencies necessary for passing the CDA assessment, done at the national level. At Chaminade University this is offered within an academic program that provides nine (9) credits of academic work. Courses for CDA preparation: ED 217 Health and Family issues ED 233 Introduction to Early Childhood Education I ED 234 Introduction to Early Childhood Education II 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 3

4 Associate in Science Early Childhood Education (60 credit hours) *Course schedule terms/offerings are subject to change The Associate in Science degree requires the completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit with a grade point ratio of at least 2.0 (C) for all work completed at Chaminade. The degree also requires the completion of the general education core. At least 15 semester hours of course work and 12 semester hours in the area of emphasis must be completed at Chaminade. PSY 101, General Psychology, is a general education requirement. Demonstrated computer proficiency is required. Please see following page for the details of courses need to complete your Associate in Science Early Childhood Education. General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees Basic Skills EN 101 and 102; or CLEP I and EN semester hours MA 100, 103 or higher; or CLEP V COM 101 Introduction to Communication Humanities EN 201, 255 or 256 or CLEP IV History (any 100 or 200 level course or CLEP II) Philosophy 100, 103 or 105 Religion 103, 205, or 211 Fine Arts/Performing Arts (select one): (AR 101, AR 103, AR 111, AR 201, AR 202, AR 250, AR 255, MU 208, PAR 100, PAR 101, PAR 102, PAR 201, PAR 205 or CLEP IV) Social and Behavioral Sciences AN 200, CJ 201, EC 201, ENV 100, GE 102, GE 103, HI 201, HI 202 POL 111, POL 211, PSY 101, SO 200, or CLEP II Natural Sciences One course including laboratory or CLEP III 4 semester hours The Associate in Science degree requires the completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit with a grade point ratio of at least 2.0 (C) for all work completed at Chaminade. The semester hours of course work must be completed at Chaminade: at least four courses in any concentration offered must be taken at Chaminade Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 4

5 Student Agreement CONTRACT FOR DEGREE COLLEGE: Chaminade University of Honolulu Degree Title: Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education Notes: At least 15 SH in STUDENT NAME: Student ID #: residency w/ 12 SH in the area of emphasis. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required for all course ACADEMIC ADVISOR: work. Upon graduation Installation Location: course work in the area AUTHORIZED COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE: of emphasis may not Name: Maggie Baier Title: Asst. Director, Adult Evening Program exceed 10 yrs of age. All course work must be Signature: Date: completed by Note: Agreement binding only when signed by appropriate college representative. Curriculum Degree Requirements Credit Hours Accepted Semester Hours REQ'D RES TRAN MIL CLEP DSST RMNG CR CR CR CR CR ACT CR EN101 Intro to Expository Writing 3 3 EN102 Expository Writing 3 3 COM 101 Intro to Communications 3 3 Mathematics (100, 103 or higher) 3 3 Fine Arts (100 or 200 level) 3 3 English Literature (200 level) 3 3 History (100 or 200 level) 3 3 Philosophy (PH 100,103, or 105) 3 3 Religion (100 or 200 level) 3 3 Natural Science 3 3 Natural Science Lab 1 1 PSY 101 General Psychology 3 3 Area of Emphasis: PSY 202 Child Development 3 3 ED 215 Music, Art & Creative Movement 3 3 ED 217 Health & Family Issues in ECE 3 3 ED 233 Intro to Early Childhood Ed I 3 3 ED 234 Intro to Early Childhood Ed II 3 3 ED 297 Fieldwork Practicum 3 3 Electives: 8 8 TOTAL Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 5

6 Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (120 credit hours) *Course schedule terms/offerings are subject to change The Bachelor of Science degree requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit comprised of a general education core, the pre-major, the major and electives. At least 45 credit hours must be upper division. A grade point ratio of at least 2.0 (C) is required for all course work. At least 30 credit hours residence is required. At least one half the upper division courses required for the major must be completed at Chaminade. PSY 101, General Psychology, is a general education requirement. Demonstrated computer proficiency is required. The early childhood degree program prepares students interested in working with young children ages 2 1/2 through 6 in preschools, private schools, and other educational environments. Upon declaration of major students must complete a pre-admittance interview. The Early Childhood Education major meets NAEYC accreditation standards, and Hawaii state registry requirements for ECE. The Early Childhood Education major is not accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTS) and is without licensure. Please see following pages for the details of courses need to complete your Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. General Education Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Science (B.S.) The Bachelor of Science degree requires the completion of a general education core as well as a major field of concentration. Some of the Bachelor of Science degree programs also require the completion of area core courses related to the major. The degree requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit. At least nine of the 45 semester hours of upper division credits required for the degree must be in disciplines outside the major field of concentration. An average grade of 2.0 (C) or better must be earned for all courses completed at Chaminade. An average grade of 2.0 (C) or better is also required in the major. One year of residence is required. At least half of the upper division credits required for the major must be completed at Chaminade. Basic Skills EN 101 and 102; or CLEP I and EN 102 COM 101 Introduction to Communication Mathematics (100, 103 or higher or CLEP V) Computer Literacy (CS 103, literacy test or workshop) 6 semester hours Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 6

7 Humanities EN 201, 255 or 256 or CLEP IV History (any 100 or 200 level or CLEP II) Fine Arts/Performing Arts (select one): (AR 101, AR 103, AR 111, AR 201, AR 202, AR 250, AR 255, MU 208, PAR 100, PAR 101, PAR 102, PAR 201, PAR 205 or CLEP IV) Philosophy 100, 103, or 105 Religion 103, 205, or 211 Religion (300 level course) Global Awareness One course chosen from: COM 310 Intercultural Communications EN 305 Multicultural Literature HI/POL 344 Modern Southeast Asia HI/POL 442 Modern China HI/POL 444 Modern Japan HI/POL 451 Modern Hawaii PSY 436 Cross-Cultural Psychology RE 357 Christians and Buddhists in Dialogue SO 401 Race and Ethnic Relations Second semester of a Foreign Language Behavioral Science One course chosen from AN 200, CJ 201, ENV 100, PSY 101 SO 200 or CLEP II Social Science One course chosen from EC 201, GE 102, GE 103, HI 201, HI 202 POL 111 or POL 211 Natural Sciences Two courses including laboratories; or CLEP III and one course with laboratory Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Course One course chosen from: CJ/RE 435 Ethics and Criminal Justice EN 307 Nature Writing ENV/RE 431 Environmental Ethics HI/POL 305 Contemporary America HI/POL 324 Modern Europe HI/POL 442 Modern China HI/POL 444 Modern Japan HI/RE 322 Medieval Life and Thought PH/RE/SO 305 Sociology and Philosophy of Religion PH/RE/SO 338 Religion, Philosophy and Social Ethics PH/SO 360 Sociology and Philosophy of Gender PH/RE 425 Spirituality, Sciences and Religions 8 semester hours Upper Division Elective Requirements Three upper division courses taken from disciplines outside the major 9 semester hours. Total hours 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 7

8 Student Agreement CONTRACT FOR DEGREE Page 1 COLLEGE: Chaminade University of Honolulu Degree Title: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Notes: At least 30 SH, STUDENT NAME: Student ID #: w/one half the major completed in residence. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required for all course ACADEMIC ADVISOR: work. Upon graduation major courses may not AUTHORIZED COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE: exceed 10 years of age. Name: Skip Lee Title: Director, Adult Evening Programs All course work must be completed by Signature: Date: Note: Agreement binding only when signed by appropriate college representative. Curriculum Degree Requirements Credit Hours Accepted Semester Hours REQ'D RES TRAN MIL CLEP DSST RMNG CR CR CR CR CR ACT CR EN 101 Intro to Expository Writing 3 3 EN 102 Expository Writing 3 3 COM 101 Intro to Communications 3 3 Mathematics (100, 103 or higher) 3 3 Fine Arts (100 or 200 level) 3 3 English Literature (200 level) 3 3 History (100 or 200 level) 3 3 Philosophy (100, 103 or 105) 3 3 Religion (103, 205, or 211) 3 3 Religion (300 level) 3 3 Foreign Language (2nd Sem) or Global Awareness Course 3 3 Natural Science 3 3 Natural Science Lab 1 1 Natural Science 3 3 Natural Science Lab 1 1 Interdisciplinary Course 3 3 PSY 101 Behavioral Science 3 3 Social Science 3 3 Upper Div. Electives Outside the Major: 9 9 Pre-Major: PSY 202 Child Development 3 3 ED 215 Music, Art & Creative Movement 3 3 ED 217 Health & Family Issues in ECE 3 3 ED 233 Intro to Early Childhood Education I 3 3 **********Continued on next page********** 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 8

9 Student Agreement CONTRACT FOR DEGREE Page 2 COLLEGE: Chaminade University of Honolulu Degree Title: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education STUDENT NAME: Student ID #: Curriculum Degree Requirements Credit Hours Accepted Semester Hours REQ'D RES TRAN MIL CLEP DSST RMNG CR CR CR CR CR ACT CR Major: ED 222 Educational Psychology 3 3 ED 413 Childrens Literature 3 3 ED 433 Developmentally Appropriate 3 3 Practice I ED 434 Developmentally Appropriate 3 3 Practice II ED 471 Language Arts: Curriculum & 3 3 Methods ED 473 Math Curriculum & Methods 3 3 ED 474 Curriculum Foundations 3 3 ED 479 Leadership & Guidance in Ed 3 3 ED 491A Seminar 2 2 ED 498A Fieldwork Experience 3 3 ED 491B Seminar 1 1 ED 498B Fieldwork Experience 3 3 Note: Fieldwork Experience and Seminar must begin within two semesters of completion of ED 474. ED 491A and ED 498A must be taken concurrently in the winter or summer term and ED 491B and ED 498B taken in the following spring or fall term. Electives: TOTAL Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 9

10 Adult Evening and Online Programs Academic Calendar Adult Evening and Online Programs (AEOP) courses are ten week sessions in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. The courses are offered online, on-ground, and as a hybrid delivery system to meet your need. The following table shows general starting and ending month for each term. Term Start of Term End of Term Fall October December Winter January March Spring April June Summer July September For current AEOP Academic Calendar, please visit Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 10

11 Tuition and Fees Adult Evening and Online Programs (AEOP) has a unique lower tuition rate compared to our regular day program. Generally, lower division course ( level) costs less than upper division course ( level) and there is a technology fee per credit if you choose online or hybrid courses. For current AEOP tuition and fees visit *All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid and Scholarship Please visit for an overview and application process. You can also contact our Financial Aid Office at or financialaid@chaminde.edu. SCHOLARSHIPS 1. ECE Castle Scholarship Please visit olarship%20(aug07).pdf. You can also contact Elizabeth Park at or epark@chaminade.edu. 2. PATCH Scholarship Please visit _Kit_2007.pdf You can also contact PATCH at or patch@scholarship.org. SPECIAL INTEREST 1. Montessori Credential Credits If you have a MACTE accredited Montessori credential, you can transfer 18 credits towards your Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. For more information, please visit html. 2. Catholic Parish Site Discounts If you are employed by a Catholic parish site where AEOP classes are offered you may be eligible for 25% discount. For more information, please contact Maggie Baier at or mbaier@chaminade.edu Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 11

12 Request for Official Transcript This form is provided for your convenience. Please complete and submit it to the university or college from which your degree was conferred. Name of Student (please print) Maiden/Other Name of College or University Attended Dates of Attendance (Month/Year) to (Month/Year) Social Security Number Date of Birth Number of Official Copies Requested Send two copies to: Send one copy to: Chaminade University of Honolulu Adult Evening and Online Programs 3140 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI Attention: Melissa Young or Maggie Baier Student Name (please print) Street Address City State Zip Enclosed is $ in payment of transcript fee. (Please contact your former university or college for the fee amount.) Student s Signature Date 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 12

13 Application Process For application, you need to submit the following: 1. Application Form (online) 2. Application Fee (online: $25) 3. Official Transcripts from any university or college attended if transferring credits (Form provided on page 12) To complete the application form online, please do the following: 1. Go to 2. Fill in the blanks 3. For what status are you applying? Click New Freshman if you are new student with no credit transfer Click Transfer if you are transferring credits Click Unclassified if you are taking up to five courses for professional development 4. For Select Major, click on Early Childhood Education 5. Fill in the payment information 6. Click on Submit when you are finished For application and registration information please contact AEOP: Melissa Young Program Coordinator Hickam AFB (808) M-F Maggie Baier Main Campus (808) ext. 883 M-F Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 13

14 Checklist for Application Application Form (Please see above) Application Fee (online: $25) Official Transcripts from any university or college attended if transferring credits (Form provided on page 12) 3140 Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii Tel: Fax: Page 14