~ Associate in Applied Science Degree ~
DESCRIPTION
The Education Program consists of three curriculum options - the
Special Education option (SEA), the Speech/Language option (SLA),
and the Early Childhood Education (ECE) option. The objective of the
Special Education option is to provide students with knowledge,
skills, and experiences needed to work effectively with both regular
and special educators who are responsible for instructional programs
for learners with special needs. The objective of the
Speech/Language option is to prepare students to work effectively
with speech/language pathologists who are responsible for providing
services for individuals with speech, hearing, or language needs in
schools or community settings. The objective of the Early Childhood
Education option is to prepare students to provide developmentally
appropriate services for young children in public and private
institutions and agencies, such as Head Start, child care centers,
schools, or family child care homes.
PROGRAM MISSION
The Education Program at Kennebec Valley Community College
subscribes to the philosophy that each child must be given the
opportunity to experience success and to achieve excellence by
performing at one’s personal best. This philosophy is based on the
premise that young children and learners with special needs must
have engaging and challenging learning experiences that will assure
them of the opportunity to lead rewarding lives within the school
environment as they grow toward becoming well-adjusted, contributing
members of their communities.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
The primary goal of the Education Program is to prepare a workforce
of knowledgeable and skilled paraprofessionals who will provide
instructional assistance for young children and for students with
special needs. By supplying high quality para-educator training, the
Education Program can positively impact the lives of children,
enabling them to perform at their personal best academically as well
as socially.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES EDUCATION PROGRAM BY OPTIONS
Early Childhood Education
1) All students will demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors
with children, colleagues, and families in early childhood settings
grounded in the history, NAEYC Code of Ethics, and generally
accepted ongoing evolution of the field.
2) All students will demonstrate with increasing skill, a philosophy
of working with young children in a developmentally appropriate
manner considering the children’s age, individual development, and
social and cultural context.
3) All students will demonstrate skill in completing observations of
children, recording them in an objective manner, and applying the
data gathered to planning for typically and atypically developing
children.
4) All students will plan and implement environments, lesson plans,
and curriculum to support young children’s development in all
domains.
5) All students will identify community resources available to
support themselves, children, and families for ongoing growth and
development.
Special Education
1) All students will demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors
with children and colleagues in educational settings grounded in the
history, ethics, and generally accepted ongoing evolution of the
field of education.
2) All students will articulate in writing a philosophy of working
with children with special needs including how to implement this
practice.
3) All students will write and implement adequate lesson
plans/curriculum for children using appropriate materials and
methods.
4) All students will demonstrate their skill in adapting instruction
for students with special needs in the subject content areas in
schools.
5) All students will demonstrate ability to work as a member of a
classroom team in a school setting.
Speech Language Assistant
1) All students will demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors
with children, adults, and colleagues in therapeutic settings
grounded in the history, ethics, and generally accepted ongoing
evolution of the field of speech and language remediation.
2) All students will articulate in writing a philosophy of working
with persons with speech language/ special needs including how to
implement this practice.
3) All students will demonstrate skill in implementing treatment
plans set forth for clients by a Speech Language Pathologist.
4) All students will complete all the requirements to qualify to be
registered as a Speech Language Assistant in the state of Maine.
PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS
The practicum requirement is a key component of each of the
Education Program’s options. Before enrolling in practicum courses,
students must have completed at least 75% of other technical courses
required by their program option. (This is ordinarily six of eight
technical courses). Also, to participate in required practicum
experiences, students must have achieved at least a grade of C (73%)
in all technical courses. Students in Special Education and
Speech/Language must present current documentation of CPR and first
aid certification before scheduling practicums. Students in Early
Childhood Education will be placed in three settings with different
age level children. Students in all three majors must be able to
pass SBI criminal and DHHS child abuse history background checks.
These will be done at least once every two years.
COURSE AVAILABILITY
Courses in all Education Program options are offered on-campus. Some
courses are also offered statewide via interactive television (ITV),
ATM, online, or at off-site locations arranged with continuing
education services in the area, KVCAP agencies, and area Head Start
service agencies. See your program advisor regularly to verify
availability of courses.
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS:
|
FIRST
SEMESTER |
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT117 |
Software Applications I |
3 |
| ECE131* |
Introduction to Early
Childhood |
3 |
| ECE135*+ |
Observing & Recording
Children's Behavior |
3 |
| ENG101 |
College Composition |
3 |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| |
Total First Semester Credits |
15 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS
|
| COM104 |
Introduction to
Communication |
3 |
| ECE134* |
Health, Safety, and
Nutrition |
3 |
| ECE140* |
Fostering Growth and
Development in Infants and Toddlers |
3 |
| ECE155*+ |
Practicum I: Early
Childhood |
3 |
| MAT113 |
Elements of Mathematics
(or higher math) |
3 |
| |
Total Second Semester
Credits |
15 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| ECE133* |
Literacy and Literature
for Young Children |
3 |
| ECE145* |
Fostering Growth and
Development: The Preschool Years OR |
3 |
| ECE148* |
Fostering Growth and
Development: Early Primary Aged Children: 5-8 Years |
3 |
| ECE200*+ |
Practicum II; Early
Childhood |
4 |
| SOC101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| ______ |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| |
Total Third Semester
Credits |
16 |
|
FOURTH SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| BIO115 |
Human Biology or other lab
science |
4 |
| BUS115 |
Supervisory Management |
3 |
| ECE158* |
Including Children with
Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings |
3 |
| ECE250*+ |
Practicum III: Early
Childhood |
4 |
| ______ |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
| |
Total Fourth Semester
Credits |
17 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS |
63 |
|
+Background
checks are performed prior to site observations and
practicums. |
| |
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
SPECIAL EDUCATION |
CREDIT HOURS |
| CPT117 |
Software Applications I |
3 |
| EDU101* |
Educating Children with Disabilities |
3 |
| EDU103* |
Language Development |
3 |
| ENG101 |
College Composition |
3 |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR FIRST SEMESTER |
15 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| BIO115 |
Human Biology or Other Lab Science |
4 |
| COM104 |
Introduction to Communication |
3 |
| EDU102* |
Working with Students with
Disabilities |
3 |
| SOC101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| ______ |
Math or Science Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR SECOND SEMESTER |
16 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| EDU201* |
The Brain and the Learning Process |
3 |
| EDU204* |
Adapting Instruction:
Mathematics/Sciences |
3 |
| EDU207* |
Adapting Instruction:
Reading/Languages Arts |
3 |
| PSY215 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| ______ |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THIRD SEMESTER |
15 |
|
FOURTH SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| EDU219* |
Psycho-Social Needs of Students with
Disabilities |
3 |
| EDU220* |
Foundations of American Education |
3 |
| EDU221*+ |
Practicum: Special Education Field
Experience |
3 |
| ENG219 |
Professional Writing |
3 |
| PSY220* |
Behavior Management |
3 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR FOURTH SEMESTER |
15 |
|
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
61 |
|
+Background
checks are performed prior to site observations and
practicums. |
| |
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
ASSISTANT |
CREDIT HOURS |
| COM104 |
Introduction to Communication |
3 |
| CPT117 |
Software Applications I |
3 |
| EDU101* |
Educating Children with Disabilities |
3 |
| EDU103* |
Language Development |
3 |
| ENG101 |
College Composition |
3 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR FIRST SEMESTER |
15 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| BIO113 |
Survey of Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
| EDU112* |
Survey of Communication Disorders |
3 |
| EDU122* |
Phonetics |
3 |
| EDU132* |
Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation |
3 |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR SECOND SEMESTER |
16 |
|
THIRD SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| EDU209* |
Articulation Disorders and
Rehabilitation |
3 |
| EDU214* |
Language Disorders and Rehabilitation |
3 |
| EDU216* |
Clinical Technique/Procedures |
3 |
| SOC101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| ______ |
Math or Science Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THIRD SEMESTER |
15 |
|
FOURTH SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| EDU217* |
Organic, Neurologic and Fluency
Disorders and Rehabilitation |
3 |
| EDU219* |
Psycho-Social Needs of Students with
Disabilities |
3 |
| EDU222* |
Practicum: Speech/Language Field
Experience |
4 |
| ENG219 |
Professional Writing |
3 |
| ______ |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR FOURTH SEMESTER |
16 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS |
62 |
