Transfer Path: A.A.S. to B.S. in Early Childhood Education

Transfer to DePaul University

Be sure to meet with your academic advisor to make transfer plans.

● Students pursuing a Professional Educator License (PEL) upon completion of the program are required to
complete additional non-course requirements including field experiences, content area tests, and assessments as
required by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Requirements are subject to change at any time as per
ISBE rules.
● Additional requirements for individuals pursuing a PEL include mandated reporter training, background checks
(state and federal), agreement for field experience guidelines, and establishing an account with ISBE.

First Year at Oakton

Semester One

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Ssemester Credits

EGL 101

Composition I

3

MAT 125 or 131

General Education Math or Elementary Statistics

4

ECE 102

Child Growth & Development

3

ECE 104

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 108

Nutrition, Health & Safety for the Young Child

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

16

Semester Two

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester Credits

EGL 102 or SPE 103

English Composition II or Effective Speech

3

ECE 107

Observation & Assessment of the Young Child

3

ECE 180

The Exceptional Child

3

ECE 270

Child, Family, & Community Relations

3

ECE 255

Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Second Year at Oakton

Semester One

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester Credits

ECE 226

Language Arts & Social Studies

3

ECE 228

Language Development of Children

3

SOC 101

Introduction to Sociology

3

Choose One

Humanities or Fine Arts Course

3

Choose One

Social and Behavioral Science/Global Studies Course

3

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester Two

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Semester Credits

ECE 227

Math & Science for the Young Child

3

ECE 257

Early Childhood Education Practicum

5

Choose Two

ECE, EDN, PSY, or Modern Language Electives

6

Total Semester Credit Hours

15

Total Credit Hours Needed For Transfer

61

Total Credit Hours Taken At Oakton 61

 Total semester credit hours needed for A.A. Degree: 61 = 89.5 quarter hours

 

First Year at DePaul

Quarter One

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Quarter Credits

ECE 280

Internship with Infants & Toddlers

2

ECE 314

Methods & Materials for Dual Language & Multilingual Learners

4

EE 347

Children's Literature

4

BBE 360

Second, World & Heritage Language Acquisition

4

PSC 120

American Political System (for IAI completion)

4

Total Quarter Credit Hours

18

Quarter Two

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Quarter Credits

ECE 286

Art, Music, & Movement for the Young Child

4

BBE 370

Language, Literacies & Cultures

4

Choose One

WRD 104 or CMN Course

4

Choose One

Science Course (for IAI completion)

4

Choose One

Fine Arts Course (December) (for IAI completion)

4

Total Quarter Credit Hours

20

Quarter Three

Course Number

Course Name/Type

Quarter Credits

SCU 336

Adolescent & Adult Growth 

4

ECE 311

Curriculum & Instruction in Primary Grades

4

ECE 382

Internship in Primary Setting

2

ECE 377

Assessment of Dual Language & Multilingual Learners

4

Choose One

US History Course

4

Total Quarter Credit Hours

18

Quarter Four

Course Number Course Name/Type

Quarter Credits

BBE 326 Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL & WLE

4

Choose One Science Course (for IAI completion)

4

Choose One Religion Course

4

Choose One Fine Arts Course (for IAI completion)

4

Total Quarter Credit Hours

18

Year Two at DePaul

Quarter One

ECE 331

Beginning Math & Science Instruction 4

EE 324

Reading & Language Arts in the Early Years 4

SCU 207

Social & Historical Issues in Education 4

Choose One

Science Course (for IAI completion) 4
Total Quarter Credit Hours 16

Quarter Two

ECE 306

Functional Behavior Assessment: Intervention & Support in Early Childhood 4

BBE 310

Special Topics in Language Education & Culture 4

BBE 325

Biliteracy Practices in Bilingual Education & ESL 4

LSE 380

Philosophical Studies in Pedagogy, Culture & Globalization

4

Total Quarter Credit Hours

16

Quarter Three

ECE 387

Capstone Seminar in Early Childhood Education 4

ECE 385

Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education 10

EDU 095

Clinical Experience with Children and Youth 0

Total Quarter Credit Hours

14

Total Quarter Credit Hours taken at DePaul

118

Total Hours Needed For Bachelor's Degree

192