Humanities and Fine Arts course (3) The combined total of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Humanities and Fine Arts areas should equal 15 credit hours. Health and Wellness (1 hr.) CORE REQUIREMENTS: (19 HRS.) CRJS 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) CRJS 201 Ethics of Law Enforcement (3) CRJS 203 Criminal Law and Procedure (3) CRJS 214 Police and Patrol (3) CRJS 223 American Correctional Systems (3) OFTC 111 Business Software Essentials I (4) APPROVED ELECTIVES: (6 HRS.) Choose from the following LEGL 111 Introduction to Law (4) HUSV 200 Psychology of Addictive Behavior (3) [or] Choose from courses in Anthropology (ANTH), Criminal Justice (CRJS), Economics (ECON), History (HIST), Human Services (HUSV), Legal Studies (LEGL), Philosophy (PHIL), Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCI). Six (6) credit hours of the A.A. and A.S. must come from an approved list of courses that satisfy the following requirements. These are not meant to be additional hours in the degree but are, instead, existing courses that satisfy the requirement and appear anywhere in the degree. o Cultural Perspectives (3 credit hours) o Sustainable Living (3 credit hours) NOTE: See “First-Year Student Success Course Requirement” on Page 8. TOTAL 63 CREDITS MIN.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM PROGRAMS OF STUDY The Department of Teacher Education offers several courses of study in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3). These allow students to pursue various paths toward their professional and educational goals. • ECME 111: The 45-hour, entry-level course introduces students to the seven competency areas of skills and knowledge developed by the State of New Mexico for entry-level positions in the early childhood field. • Associate in Applied Science – Early Childhood Education: This program offers the theory and skills 47
required for working in various settings that serve young children, birth through grade three. Graduates may qualify as a teacher in an early childhood center classroom. The A.A.S. partially fulfills the New Mexico Public Education Department’s competency requirements for a birth through grade three licensure. • Associate in Arts – Early Childhood Education: This program transfers as the first two years of a bachelor in arts degree in early childhood education at public fouryear colleges and universities in New Mexico. The completion of this degree partially fulfills the New Mexico Public Education Department’s competencies for a birth to grade three licensure. Graduates may qualify as a teacher in an early childhood center. Students must work closely with their transfer institutions and their SFCC advisers to ensure the best transition to four-year schools. • Certificate in Early Childhood Teacher Certification: This is a teacher certification program for qualified individuals wishing to obtain New Mexico early childhood teacher licensure. Admission requirements and information can be found under Teacher Certification Programs in this catalog or through the School of Education at 505-428-1256.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (65 hrs. min.) CIP: 13.1210 School of Business and Education, 505-‐428-‐1256 This program transfers as the first two years of a bachelor in arts degree in early childhood education at public four-year colleges and universities in New Mexico. The completion of this degree partially fulfills the New Mexico Public Education Department’s competencies for a birth to grade three licensure. Graduates may qualify as a teacher in an early childhood center. Students must work closely with their transfer institutions and their SFCC advisers to ensure the best transition to four-year schools. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: • Describe the processes of and influences on development in young children. • Identify the adult’s role in supporting each child’s growth, development and learning.