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Transfer majors 
Earn your Associate in Arts degree and transfer to a four-year institution to study early childhood education. You’ll take core classes along with education-specific courses in areas such as introduction to education, childhood development, and working with students with special needs.
Harper College is an ideal place to study early childhood education. You'll get hands-on experience through the Early Childhood Laboratory School, an onsite pre-school.
Earn your bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Roosevelt University at Harper's campus through the University Center. Courses are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are highly skilled education professionals.
See your academic advisor for help choosing courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to attend.
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate of Arts degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative early childhood education baccalaureate major recommendations. Harper also offers an associate in applied science degree in early childhood education. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education1 | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Child Development1 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| ECE 250 | Health, Nutrition and Safety1 | 3 |
| ECE 252 | Child-Family-Community1 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| HST 111 | American Experience to 1877 | 3 |
| HST 112 | American Experience Since 1877 | |
| Physical and Life Science 3 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Education1 | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 4 | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 5 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| EDU 219 | Students with Disabilities in School | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective 1 | 5 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 5 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Students should consult with the transfer school as soon as possible to advise on which ECE and EDU courses to take that will transfer.
Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category. Students should check the curriculum of the transfer school they are considering.
Select one Physical and one Life Science course. At least one must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Select at least one course from Humanities and one from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement for the Associate in Arts degree.
One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement for the Associate in Arts degree.
For more information about studying early childhood education at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.