Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.
General Information:
Community College of Philadelphia and Drexel University enter into a Program-to-Program Transfer Agreement to facilitate the transfer of Community College of Philadelphia students who earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Education: Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) to Drexel University’s online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Elementary Education (PK-4 Certification). Under this Program-to-Program Agreement, both partners agree that these academic programs are equivalent and aligned, satisfying competencies of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards. (Students who enter the A.A. in Education: Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, will be awarded 9 credits from Community College of Philadelphia.)
As such, this guide reflects how the requirements for the A.A. in Education: Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade)at Community College of Philadelphia transfer to the B.S. in Elementary Education (PK-4 Certification) at Drexel University. The A.A. in Education: Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) qualifies for the Drexel University’s Dual Admissions Agreement. A grade of "C" or higher is needed for courses to transfer. Completion of this A.A. leads to junior standing in the B.S. in Elementary Education (PK-4 Certification) at Drexel University.
All undergraduate candidates seeking an initial state-approved Pennsylvania educator preparation certificate are required to satisfy the Basic Skills Assessment (BSA).
Options to pass the Basic Skills Assessment:
- Students are strongly encouraged to meet the BSA requirements by earning a grade of “B” or better in English and mathematics courses at Community College of Philadelphia as noted below:
- ENGL 101 satisfies the English portion of the requirement as this Drexel University course is approved by PDE to be accepted towards meeting the English requirement of basic skills assessment. If the student wishes to use their CCP ENGL 101 course grade as evidence towards meeting the English requirements of the basic skills assessment, then the student must earn a grade of B or better.
- CCP’s MATH 151 and MATH 161 OR MATH 123 and MATH 133 satisfy the math portion of the requirement. Drexel’s MATH 171, MATH 172 and MATH 107 are approved by PDE to be accepted towards meeting the mathematics requirements of basic skills assessment. If the student wishes to use their CCP math course grades as evidence towards meeting the Math Basic Skills requirement, then the student must earn a grade of B or better on the two Math courses. Drexel University recommends that students take: MATH 151 and MATH 161 OR MATH 123 and MATH 133.
- Students may also satisfy the BSA through the corresponding subject matter test(s) related to the certification area. There are a variety of tests/scores students can use to pass BSA requirement: ACT, CORE, PAPA or SAT.
- Minimum scores for each module - math, reading, writing - are noted on the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) website. Access the website for requirements and test registration links under Certification Tests and Requirements: https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/CertTestingRequirements/Pages/default.aspx.
- You may also combine reading, writing and mathematics module scores from different test providers to meet the basic skills requirements. The composite score is the sum of the passing scores. When using the composite score, each test must meet or exceed the minimum score required. Use the Composite Score Calculator when mixing tests. https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/CertTestingRequirem...
Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.
Semester Credits:
First Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Drexel Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 | ENGL 101 - Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research and ENGL 102 - Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing |
6 |
| CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts | 3 | Free elective | 3 |
| ED 105 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 | EDUC 101 - Foundations in Education I: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective | 3 |
| PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 - General Psychology I | 3 |
| MATH 151 - Linear Mathematics or MATH 152 – Probability or MATH 123 - Mathematical Principles I |
3 | MATH 171 - Introduction to Analysis A and MATH 172 - Introduction to Analysis B |
6 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Drexel Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 | ENGL 103 - Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres and Literature Elective |
6 |
| ED 135 - Family and Community Relationships | 3 | EDUC 411 - Family and Community Partnerships and NFS 100 - Nutrition, Foods, and Health and NFS 101 - Introduction to Nutrition & Food |
6 |
| MATH 133 - Mathematical Principles II or MATH 161 - Pre Calculus I |
3 | MATH 107 - Probability and Statistics for Liberal Arts or MATH 173 - Introduction to Analysis C |
3 |
| PSYC 201 - Child Psychology | 3 | PSY 320 - Educational Psychology and PSY 330 - Cognitive Psychology |
6 |
| ED 204 - Curriculum and Instruction: Engaging Young Children in the Learning Process or ED 214 - Cognition and Learning in the Classroom |
3 | EDUC 335 - Engaging the Learner and EDUC 120 - Child Development I: Typical Development and EDUC 216 - Diversity and Today's Teacher (competency is satisfied) |
7.5 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Drexel Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 222 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood | 3 | EDUC 210 - Early Language Development and EDUC 236 - Early Literacy I (competency is satisfied) |
6 |
| ED 230 - Integrating the Arts into Early Childhood Education | 3 | EDUC 338 - Expressive Arts for PK-4 | 3 |
| ED 245 - Assessment of Young Children | 3 | EDUC 306 - Assessment of Young Children I and EDUC 308 - Creating a Positive Classroom Climate (competency is satisfied) |
6 |
| BIOL 106 - General Biology I | 4 | BIO 161 - General Biology I and BIO 162 - General Biology II |
6 |
| ED 250 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum | 3 | EDUC 121 - Child Development II: Atypical Development (competency is satisfied) |
3 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Drexel Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 255 - Teaching English Language Learners | 3 | EDUC 365 - Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3 |
| ED 265 - Introduction to Special Education and Inclusive Practices | 3 | EDEX 142 - Special Education Foundations: Referral and Assessment | 3 |
| HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or HIST 102 - United States History: The 19th Century or HIST 103 - United States History: the 20th Century |
3 | HIST 275 - History of Pennsylvania | 3 |
| ED 290 - Early Childhood Education Practicum | 4 | EDUC 409 - Student Teaching Seminar I and EDUC 120 - Child Development I: Typical Development (competency is satisfied) |
10.5 |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking | 3 | COM 111 - Principles of Communication | 3 |