Early Childhood Education
Curriculum
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Coursework includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate 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 school-age programs.
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
The following credentials are offered under the Early Childhood Education program.
Associate Degree
Diploma
Learning Outcomes
- Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children birth through age eight
- Apply child development theories to classroom practice and curriculum planning
- Create inclusive learning environments that respect diverse backgrounds and abilities
- Observe, document, and assess children's growth and development
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Early Childhood Education can pursue these careers:
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.