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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are: Elementary Public School Teacher Aide, Child Care Program Supervisor, Child Care ... Show more
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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

Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.

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Duration 54 CREDIT HOURS
Lectures 18
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Monday 9:30 am - 6.00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 6.00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 6.00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 6.00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed