EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Early Childhood Education is an Associate of Applied Science Degree program that will prepare individuals to pursue a career in early childhood education. Students will analyze theoretical principles of early childhood education and apply these principles in a variety of settings such as child care centers, family day care, infant/toddler care, preschool, four-year old kindergarten or kindergarten and/or nanny care. In order to provide a variety of student teaching experiences, the following format is typically offered: Students complete four practicum placements, each 108 hours. Students and faculty will work closely to develop a plan to ensure students have experience with infants/toddlers, preschool age children, children with differing abilities, and pre-K through 3rd grade students. Potential occupations include: Preschool, Early Childhood Education, Day Care Center Teacher, Child Care Director, Child Care Program Supervisor and Elementary Public School Teacher Aide.

Outcomes

GRADUATES WILL BE ABLE TO…

• Integrate health, safety and nutrition practices
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Use best practices in teaching and learning
• Assess child growth and development
• Cultivate relationships with children, family and the community
• Apply child development theory to practice