University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher).
Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.
| Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
|
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
|
3
|
ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
|
3
|
ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
|
3
|
MAT 101: The Art of Mathematics
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life
|
2
|
WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
EDU 216: Foundations of Education
|
3
|
EDN 200: Teacher, School and Society
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course
|
|
PSY 243: Child Psychology
|
3
|
PSY 220: Child Psychology
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course
|
|
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
|
3
|
SOC 105: Introduction to Sociology
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course, General Education
|
|
PSY 150: General Psychology
|
3
|
PSY 105: General Psychology
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course, General Education
|
In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.
| Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
9
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
|
Any CAA Natural Science Course
(Approved Course Options)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
|
Any CAA Math Course
(Approved Course Options)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
6
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Elective
|
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
UNI 001: University College Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
General Transfer Credit
|
Students should follow university studies requirements of the University of North Carolina Wilmington as outlined in the Academic Programs and University Studies section of the catalogue.
The major in education of young children requires 75 hours of interdisciplinary and education courses for Licensure Option or 72 hours of interdisciplinary and education courses for Non-Licensure Option.
Students wishing to pursue teacher preparation programs must be formally admitted to the Watson College of Education and to the Teacher Education Program. Students in all programs should consult their advisors for admission procedures and for a list of courses requiring Watson College admissions. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all education courses, as well as courses in the interdisciplinary specialty and the professional semester. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than a “C-” only with the permission of the dean of the Watson College of Education. A cumulative grade point average of 2.70 is required for eligibility for the practicum semester.
What is Education of Young Children?
Our Education of Young Children (EYC), Birth through Kindergarten Program provides early care and education professionals with strong knowledge base and practical experience to effectively care and teach children in early childhood education programs.
Hybrid Program Details
Currently, some of the general education including some interdisciplinary courses have online option but a majority of the EYC courses are held face-to-face since they incorporate a great deal of instructional materials and concrete experiences to assure a rich learning experience for students.
However, video conferencing is available for remote learners. Individuals living outside the Wilmington area can log in and attend the EYC classes virtually using Zoom when the class meets on campus (synchronous). The majority of the EYC classes meet once a week, 5:30-8:15 or 6:30–9:15 pm.