Associate of Arts (Early Childhood Education)

Associate of Arts (Early Childhood Education)

This programme is designed for those students who wish to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education, in addition to teaching as a paraprofessional. Students graduating with an Associate of Arts (Early Childhood Education) may transfer to a university abroad to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education.

As the programme includes opportunities for observations in private and public educational settings, students must submit the following:

  • SCARS Certification
  • Police Record Check
  • Proof of Health Insurance
  • Completed Medical Form
  • Completed Ministry of Education
  • Staff in Confidence Form

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Programme Details

CURRICULUM TOTAL CREDITS: 61-62

Year 1 

First semester - 16 credits

CSC 1110 Learning Strategies for Student Success (1 credit)
EDU 1102 Foundations of Early Childhood Education** (3 credits)
ENG 1111 Freshman Composition (3 credits)
Elective MAT (1100-level) course of your choice.* (3 credits)
PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology I (3 credits)
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology I (3 credits)

Second semester - 15 credits

EDU 1103 Introduction to Child Development** (3 credits)
EDU 1104 Nutrition, Health and Safety in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
ENG 1112 Literary Analysis or ENG 1115 ***
ENG 1115 Writing for Professionals (3 credits)
MAT 2233 Statistics I (3 credits)
PSY 1102 Introduction to Psychology II (3 credits)

Year 2

First semester - 15-16 credits

EDU 2264 Observation and Participation Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
EDU 2207 Methods and Instructional Techniques in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
ENG 2212 Oral Communications
Elective Natural Science (3 or 4 credits)
Elective Humanities/Social Science (3 credits)

Second semester - 15 credits

EDU 2204 Exceptional Children (3 credits)
EDU 2251 Classroom Management (3 credits)
EDU 2265 Early Childhood Education Practicum (6 credits)
Elective (2000-level) Education course. (3 credits)

*Before one can be enrolled in any course one must satisfy the prerequisites.
**Application deadline for EDU2265 is at the Second Semester break for Fall Semester and First Semester break for Spring Semester.

 

Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Science Options

Humanities

  • Art and Design
  • Art History
  • Education
  • Film
  • French
  • History
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Spanish
  • Religious Studies
  • English Literature at 2000 level


Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work;
  • Earth & Environmental Studies at 2000 level


Natural Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth & Environmental Studies
  • Physics

Credit Course Descriptions

Associate of Arts (Business Administration)

Associate of Arts (Business Administration)

This two-year programme prepares students for transfer into a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, which may be obtained either locally or overseas. It provides the foundation for a variety of interests in the fields of
business administration, including accounting, banking, economics, finance, insurance, international business, human resources, marketing, and management. The majority of the classes are in the business field, but these are supplemented with liberal arts courses which will provide students with a well-rounded education as well as meet transferability requirements to BBA programmes. This programme, offered through the Division of Business Administration,
Hospitality and Technical Education, can start students on their way to becoming key players in Bermuda’s thriving business environment!

The following mathematics course selections are recommended for students transferring to:

Mount Saint Vincent University:
2 MAT Courses required in the first two years BBA
MAT 1105 College Algebra or MAT 1131 Finite
Mathematics or MAT 1152 Calculus I
MAT 2233 Statistics I

Georgia State University:
2 MAT courses required in the first two years of BBA:Risk Management and Accounting
MAT 1132 Business Calculus
(requires at BC MAT 1131 as pre-req.)
or MAT 1152 Calculus I (or higher), MAT 2233 Statistics I

Georgia State University:
2 MAT courses required in the first two years of BBA:Accounting
MAT 1105 College Algebra (or higher)
MAT 2233 Statistics I

Georgia State University:
4 MAT courses required in the first two years of BBA:Actuarial Science
MAT 1141 Pre-Calculus I
MAT 1152 Calculus I
MAT 2211 Calculus II
MAT 2220 Multivariable Calculus

For details contact, Bermuda College Recruitment Officer
Tel: 239-4099
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Programme Details

TOTAL CREDITS: 61 - 66

Year 1 

First semester - 16 credits

MAT 1100 and above (excluding 1107) (3 Credits)
ENG 1111 Freshman Composition (3 Credits)
ACC 1135 Accounting I (3 Credits)
MGN 1114 Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
CIS 1120 Introduction to Business Applications of Computers (3 Credits)
CSC 1110 Learning Strategies for Student Success (1 Credit)

Second semester - 15 credits

MAT 1100 and above (excluding 1107) (3 Credits)
ENG 1112 Literary Analysis or ENG 1115 Writing for Professionals (3 Credits)
ACC 1145 Accounting II (3 Credits)
Elective Course of your choice (3 Credits)
ECO 1101 Principles of Micro Economics or ECO 1102 Principles of Macro Economics (3 Credits)

Year 2

First semester - 15-18 credits

Elective Business (ACC, MGN, INS, LAW, CIS or HMT) of your choice (3 Credits)
Elective Business (ACC, MGN, INS, LAW, CIS or HMT) of your choice (3 Credits)
Elective Humanities or Natural Sciences or Social Science (3 or 4 Credits)
Elective Course of your choice (3 or 4 Credits)
Elective Course of your choice (3 or 4 Credits)

Second semester - 15-17 credits

Elective Business (ACC, MGN, INS, LAW, CIS or HMT) of your choice (3 Credits)
Elective Business (ACC, MGN, INS, LAW, CIS or HMT) of your choice (3 Credits)
Elective Humanities or Natural Sciences or Social Science (3 or 4 Credits)
Elective Business (MGN or LAW) (3 Credits)
Elective Course of your choice (3 or 4 Credits)

*Before one can be enrolled in any course one must satisfy the prerequisites.
Concentration in ACC, MGN, INS, CIS or HMT Courses > 2000

Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Science Options

Humanities

  • Art and Design
  • Art History
  • Education
  • Film
  • French
  • History
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Spanish
  • Religious Studies
  • English Literature at 2000 level


Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work;
  • Earth & Environmental Studies at 2000 level


Natural Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth & Environmental Studies
  • Physics

Credit Course Descriptions

Associate of Arts

Associates of Arts

In the academic world, Arts refer mainly to the disciplines of Humanities and Social Sciences.

In the first year of Bermuda College’s Associate of Arts programme, students are given the opportunity to explore courses in the arts disciplines, as well as the science disciplines of mathematics and the natural sciences. In the programme’s second year, students choose a subject of concentration from among the Arts disciplines.

The Associate of Arts provides the foundation for careers in teaching, psychology, law, and writing, to name a few.

Students choosing this option will be able to transfer to universities abroad to further their studies in the arts as well as specialised non-arts degrees, such as Georgia State University’s articulated Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

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Programme Details

CURRICULUM TOTAL CREDITS: 61-63

Year 1 

First semester - 16-17 credits

CSC 1100 Learning Strategies for Student Success. (1 Credits)
ENG 1111 Freshman Composition. (3 Credits)
Elective - Humanities course. (1100-level) * (3 Credits)
Elective - Mathematics or Computer Information Systems. *† (1100-level) (3 Credits)
Elective - Natural Sciences (1100-level). * (3 or 4 Credits)
Elective - Social Sciences (1100-level). (3 Credits)

Second semester - 15-16 credits

ENG 1112 Literary Analysis. (3 Credits)
Elective - Humanities course (1100-level). * (3 Credits)
Elective - Mathematics or Computer Information Systems (1100-level). *† (3 Credits)
Elective - Natural Sciences (1100-level) course of your choice.* (3 or 4 Credits)
Elective - Social Sciences (1100-level) course of your choice.* (3 Credits)

Year 2

First semester - 15 credits

A second year course in your subject of concentration. ** (3 Credits)
A second year course in your subject of concentration. ** (3 Credits)
Elective - (2000-level) of your choice. * (3 Credits)
Elective - Humanities or Social Sciences (2000-level) elective. * (3 Credits)
Elective - (1100-level) elective. * (3 Credits)

Second semester - 15 credits
A second year course in your subject of concentration. **
A second year course in your subject of concentration. **
Elective - (2000-level). *
Elective - Humanities or Social Sciences (2000-level). *
Elective - (1110-level). *

*Before one can be enrolled in any course one must satisfy the prerequisites.
**Concentration in Psychology or Sociology are required to take SSC 2200.
†CIS 1120 and 1125 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.

Course Concentrations

CONCENTRATIONS AND SUBJECTS OF STUDY

NOTE: Candidates should note that the approved courses indicated under each of the following subjects of study are those described under the heading COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: Associate Degree Courses.

These courses will earn general and elective credits in an associate degree programme, unless otherwise specified.

ACCOUNTING
Approved Courses: all coded ACC.
Concentration in the Associate in Business Administration:
ACC 1135, ACC 1145, ACC 2201, ACC 2202, ACC 2253, ACC 2254.

ART HISTORY
Approved Courses: all coded AHS.
Concentration in the Associate in Arts:
AHS 1126 and AHS 1127, 12 credits in AHS at the 2000-level.

BIOLOGY
Approved Courses: all coded BIO.
Note exclusions in the course descriptions.
Concentration in the Associate in Science:
BIO 1121, BIO 1122, and 3 BIO courses at the 2000-level.

CHEMISTRY
Approved Courses: all coded CHM.
Note exclusions in the course descriptions.
Concentration in the Associate in Science:
CHM 1111, CHM 1112, and 3 CHM courses at the 2000-level.

EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Approved Courses: all coded EES.
Note exclusion in the course descriptions.
Environmental Science Concentration in the Associate in Science:
EES 1101, 3 credits from EES 1102 - 1105 ; BIO 1121, BIO 1122, 6 credits from EES 2211, EES 2298 (not more than 3 credits from EES 2298), CHM at the 2000-level.

ENGLISH
Approved Courses: all coded ENG.
Concentration in the Associate in Arts:
6 credits in ENG 1111 and ENG 1112, 12 credits in ENG at the 2000-level.

FINE ART
Approved Courses: all coded ART.

FRENCH
Approved Courses: all coded FRE.
Concentration in the Associate of Arts:
FRE 1101, FRE 1102, 12 credits in FRE at the 2000 level.

MANAGEMENT
Approved Courses: all coded MGN.
Concentration in the Associate in Business Administration:
MGN 1114, MGN 2217, 12 credits at the 2000-level from amongst MGN 2110. MGN 2210, MGN 2211, MGN 2222, MGN 2230, MGN 2240, MGN 2241, MGN 2245, MGN 2250 and MGN 2298.

MATHEMATICS
Approved Courses: all coded MAT.
Note exclusions in the course descriptions.
Concentration in the Associate in Arts:
MAT 1141, MAT 1152, 12 credits in MAT at the 2000-level (excluding MAT 2233 and MAT 2234).

MATHEMATICS
Approved Courses: all coded MAT.
Note exclusions in the course descriptions.
Concentration in the Associate of Arts:
MAT 1141, MAT 1152, 12 credits in MAT at the 2000-level (excluding MAT 2233 and MAT 2234).

PSYCHOLOGY
Approved Courses: all coded PSY.
Note exclusions in the course descriptions.
Concentration in the Associate in Arts:
PSY 1101, PSY 1102, SSC 2200, 9 credits in PSY at the 2000-level.

SOCIOLOGY
Approved Courses: all coded SOC.
Concentration in the Associate in Arts:
SOC 1101, SOC 1102, SSC 2200, 9 credits in SOC at the 2000-level.

SPANISH
Approved Courses: all coded SPA.
Concentration in the Associate of Arts:
SPA 1101, SPA 1102, 12 credits in SPA at the 2000 level.

NOTE ON PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
Certain overseas professional associations and institutes recognise certain Bermuda College courses in the areas of accounting and business administration and grant exemptions from courses in their own professional training programmes.  Students are advised to contact the organisation.

Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Science Options

Humanities

  • Art and Design
  • Art History
  • Education
  • Film
  • French
  • History
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Spanish
  • English Literature at 2000 level


Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work;
  • Earth & Environmental Studies at 2000 level


Natural Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth & Environmental Studies
  • Physics


Credit Course Descriptions 

Associate of Arts and Science

Associate of Arts and Science

The Associate of Arts and Science exposes students to many disciplines which provide the foundation for a well-rounded education. It is ideal for those students who are uncertain about their career path. It is also suited to those students who are looking for a broad-based liberal arts education.

In this programme, students do not concentrate on one subject. Rather, they take a variety of courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences, mathematics and Sciences. Students choosing this option will be able to transfer to colleges or universities abroad to further their studies in Arts and Science as well as specialised non-arts degrees, such as Georgia State University’s articulated Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

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Programme Details

CURRICULUM TOTAL CREDITS: 61-77

 

Year 1 Credits

First semester - 17 credits

CSC 1110 Learning Strategies for Student Success (1 Credit)
ENG 1111 Freshman Composition (3 Credits)
Elective Humanities course (1100-level) of your choice.* (3 Credits)
Elective Social Sciences course (1100-level) of your choice.* (3 Credits)
Elective Mathematics or Computing course (1100-level) of your choice.*† (3 Credits)
Elective Natural Sciences (1100-level) course of your choice.* (3 or 4 Credits)

Second semester - 16 credits

ENG 1112 Literary Analysis (3 Credits)
Elective Humanities course (1100-level) of your choice.* (3 Credits)
Elective Social Sciences course (1100-level) of your choice.* (3 Credits)
Elective Mathematics or Computing course (1100-level) of your choice.*† (3 Credits)
Elective Natural Sciences (1100-level) course of your choice.* (3 or 4 Credits)

Year 2

First semester - 12-22 credits

Elective Course of your choice.* (3 or 4 Credits)
Elective Two to three courses at the 2000-level in a single subject of study from the Arts and Sciences disciplines** (6-12 Credits)
Elective One to two courses at the 2000-level in a different Arts and Science discipline** (3-6 Credits)

Second semester - 12-22 Credits

Elective Course of your choice.* (3 or 4 Credits)
Elective Two to three courses at the 2000-level in a single subject of study from the Arts and Sciences disciplines** (6-12 Credits)
Elective One to two courses at the 2000-level in a different Arts and Science discipline** (3-6 Credits)

*Before one can be enrolled in any course one must satisfy the prerequisites.
**Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, or Natural Sciences  †CIS 1120 and 1125 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.

Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Science Options

Humanities

  • Art and Design
  • Art History
  • Education
  • Film
  • French
  • History
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Spanish
  • Religious Studies
  • English Literature at 2000 level


Social Sciences

  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work;
  • Earth & Environmental Studies at 2000 level


Natural Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth & Environmental Studies
  • Physics

Credit Course Descriptions

Associate of Arts (Art and Design)

Associate of Arts (Art and Design)

The Associate of Arts (Art and Design) is structured to provide students with the foundation for careers in Fine Arts and Graphic Design, while keeping pace with current career trends. Without limiting students to the traditional components, such as drawing and painting, the programme includes courses in colour, graphic design, and media arts. Traditional courses, such as Introduction to Drawing and Two- and Three-Dimensional Design, now include computer components.
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CURRICULUM TOTAL CREDITS: 61 - 63

Year 1 

First semester - 16-17 credits
CSC 1110 Learning Strategies for Student Success (1 Credit)
AHS 1126 Introduction to Art History I (3 Credits)
ART 1101 Introductory Drawing (3 Credits)
ART 1120 Two-dimensional Design (3 Credits)
ART 1135 Introduction to Colour and Composition (3 Credits)
ENG 1111 Freshman Composition (3 Credits)

Second semester - 15-16 credits
AHS 1127 Introduction to Art History II (3 Credits)
ART 1102 Introductory Painting (3 Credits)
ART 1122 Introductory Sculpture (3 Credits)
ART 2235 Intermediate Colour and Composition (3 Credits)
ENG 1112 Literary Analysis or ENG 1115 Writing for Professionals (3 Credits)

Year 2

First semester - 15 credits

ART 2221 Intermediate Sculpture (3 Credits)
ART 2230 Intermediate Painting (3 Credits)
ART 2250 Introduction to Graphic Design (3 Credits)
Elective Art History (2000 - level)* (3 Credits)
Elective Mathematics or Computer Information Systems or Social Scciences or Natural Sciences elective or ECM 1110* (3 or 4 Credits)

Second semester - 15 credits
ART 2278 Figure Drawing (3 Credits)
ART 2211 Intermediate Drawing (3 Credits)
ART 1140 Introduction to Media Arts (3 Credits)
Elective - Art History (2000-level)* (3 Credits)
Elective - Mathematics or Computer Information Systems or Social Sciences or Natural Sciences elective or ECM 1110*† (3 or 4 Credits)
*Before one can be enrolled in any course one must satisfy the prerequisites.
**Concentration in Psychology or Sociology are required to take SSC 2200.
†CIS 1120 and 1125 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.

Credit Course Descriptions

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Course concentration