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:
This guide reflects the requirements for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Education: Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) in the Spring 2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 College catalogs at Community College of Philadelphia for transfer to the Bachelor’s of Art (B.A.) in at Arcadia University. The A.A. in Education: Early Childhood (Birth to 4th Grade) qualifies for the Arcadia University 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.A. in at Arcadia University.
Arcadia University and Community College of Philadelphia have a core-to-core agreement. In this, Arcadia University agrees to accept the General Education embedded in Community College of Philadelphia’s Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees as meeting all the requirements of its undergraduate General Education requirements, except for the Global Connections Experience and Reflection course and the Senior Capstone course. This core-to-core agreement applies to all A.A. and A.S. degrees and is not limited to students who participate in dual admissions. Core-to-core transfer does not alter the requirements of the student's major field of study.
All undergraduate candidates seeking an initial state-approved Pennsylvania educator preparation certificate are required to pass a basic skills assessment as well as the corresponding subject matter test(s) related to the certification area. There are a variety of tests/scores students can use to pass their Basic Skills Assessment (BSA) requirement: ACT, CORE, PAPA or SAT.
Options to pass the Basic Skills Assessment:
- 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/CertTestingRequirements/Pages/default.aspx
- For those who elect to use the composite option, students may also use Arcadia University’s courses MA117 and MA118 to meet the math portion of the requirement. Arcadia’s MA117 and MA118 are approved by PDE to be accepted towards meeting the mathematics requirements of basic skills assessment. Students who take and earn a B or better in both MA117 and MA118 will meet the mathematics competency of the basic skills requirement.
- Arcadia University recommends that students take: MATH151 and MATH161 OR MATH 123 and MATH 133 to count towards Arcadia’s MA117 and MA118. If the student wishes to use their math course grade as evidence towards meeting Basic Skills Math requirement, then the student must earn a B or better on the two Math courses. The two courses must be taken as a pair – that is MATH 151 must be followed with MATH161 OR MATH 123 must be followed with MATH 133.
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 | Arcadia University Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 | EN101 Thought and Expression I | 3 |
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 | CS104 | 3 |
| ED 105 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 | ED110 Teaching for Learning | 3 |
| PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PY111 | 3 |
| MATH 151 - Linear Mathematics or MATH 123 - Mathematical Principles I |
3 | MA117 Math Concepts I | 3 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Arcadia University Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 | EN185 | 3 |
| ED 135 - Family and Community Relationships | 3 | ED185 | 3 |
| MATH 133 - Mathematical Principles II or MATH 161 - Pre Calculus I | 3 | MA118 Mathematical Concepts II | 3 |
| PSYC 201 - Child Psychology | 3 | ED 212 Child and Youth Devt + Lab | 3 |
| ED 204 - Curriculum and Instruction: Engaging Young Children in the Learning Process or ED 214 - Cognition and Learning in the Classroom |
3 | ED 222 Instructional Techniques in ECE | 3 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Arcadia University Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 222 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood | 3 | ED 216 Teaching Lit in the 21st Century | 3 |
| ED 230 - Integrating the Arts into Early Childhood Education | 3 | ED185 | 3 |
| ED 245 - Assessment of Young Children | 3 | ED211 Infant & Toddler Assessment | 3 |
| BIOL 106 - General Biology I | 4 | Meets Science with a Lab requirement | 4 |
| ED 250 - Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum | 3 | ED 185 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Arcadia University Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 255 - Teaching English Language Learners | 3 | ED299 Understanding Language Learning | 3 |
| ED 265 - Introduction to Special Education and Inclusive Practices | 3 | ED 214 Introduction to Inclusive ED | 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 | Meets American History requirement | 3 |
| ED 290 - Early Childhood Education Practicum | 3 | ED207 Design-based Thinking (STEAM I) + Lab | 3 |
| ENGL 190 - Introduction to Literature or Other Literature class |
3 | Meets English Literature requirement | 3 |
Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 62
Equivalent Arcadia University Credits: 62