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Early Childhood Courses
The Early Childhood Associate curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course Work
Course work includes:
- Care and Guidance of Children
- Child Growth and Development
- Communication Skills with Parents and Children
- Physical and Nutritional Needs of Children
Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.
Career Paths
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include:
- Child Care Programs
- Child Development Programs
- Head Start Programs
- Preschools
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
- Recreational Centers
- School-Age Programs
Fact Sheet for Early Childhood Education’s Associate, Diploma & Certificate Programs
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Associate Degree
General Early Childhood Education (A55220G)
Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
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B-K Licensure Transfer (A55220B)
Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
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Non-Teaching Licensure Transfer (A55220C)
Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Certificates
Child Care Development Certificate (C55220C2)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
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Child Care Professional Certificate (C55220C3)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
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Special Education Certificate (C55220C7)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Early Childhood Preschool Certificate (C55860)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Early Childhood Administration Courses
This curriculum prepares individuals pursing administrating roles in diverse child care settings to effectively work with children, families, and teachers. The certificate is composed of learning opportunities in developmental theories, competency and evidence-based professional knowledge, administrative skills and leadership qualities.
Fact Sheet for Early Childhood Administration’s Certificate Programs
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Course Work
Course work includes:
- Budgeting/Financial Management and Marketing
- Communication and Leadership Skills with Teachers, Families, and Children
- Foundations in Early Childhood Education
- Physical/Nutritional Needs of Young Children
- Programming and Staffing
- Rules and Regulations of Early Childhood Programs
- Safety Issues in the Care of Young Children
Career Paths
Employment opportunities include entrepreneurship and/or management of child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start and Head Start programs, and other programs.
Certificate
Early Childhood Administration Certificate (C55850)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Early Childhood Preschool Courses
This curriculum prepares individuals to work with preschool aged children (3-5) in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with preschool children.
Fact Sheet for Early Childhood Preschool’s Certificate Programs
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Course Work
Course work includes:
- Care and Guidance
- Child Growth and Development
- Communication Skills with Families and Children
- Design and Implementation of Appropriate Curriculum
- Other Related Topics
- Physical/Nutritional Needs of Preschool Children
- Safety Issues in the Care of Preschool Children
Career Paths
Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate preschool programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and other preschool programs.
Certificate
Early Childhood Preschool Certificate (C55860)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
High School Connections
Early Childhood Preschool Certificate (C55860H1)
Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
