Early Childhood Education 100% online OVERVIEW The Early Childhood Education program focuses specifically on the education of professionals in the early childhood field. The most important strength of caregivers in the early childhood field is the education received by the practitioners in both theory and process-oriented learning. Results of international research on child care indicate that the education of the child care providers is directly related to increased social, cognitive, and emotional growth of children. Early childhood professionals will be prepared to practice professional, ethical, and high-quality care giving strategies within diverse settings, caring for children from infancy through school-age years. Students will be prepared to enter the early childhood field as well as inspired to continue lifelong learning with the opportunity to pursue a baccalaureate by completing the AA with ECED elective courses (and/or certificate option). Early Childhood Education is an online program. The courses are ideal for practitioners who are beginning their careers or already care for children. Caregivers/professionals will increase their effectiveness and competence through curriculum, guidance, caregiving and teaching skills, professional development, and ethical practice. Students will be directly evaluated on these skills during their hands-on experiences throughout the program. The development of a professional portfolio will be a component of the Early Childhood Education program for students to demonstrate competence, based on standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). MAJORS WITHIN Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Development Child Care Assistant PROGRAM OUTCOMES 1. Utilize their understanding of developmentally appropriate practice respective to the characteristics and needs of young children. 2. Understand and value the importance and complex characteristics of families and communities. 3. Develop partnerships with families, community, and educational professionals as well as additional service providers 4. Design and implement outcome-based learning experiences through application of the knowledge in relation to goals, benefits, and uses of assessment. 5. Use systematic, critical, and creative processes to apply ethical and professional decision-making. 6. Demonstrate proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information for the professional portfolio. AAS Diploma Certificate 60 credits 32 credits 16 credits JOB PLACEMENT Nearly 100% PROGRAM COSTS - estimated cost including tuition, books and supplies Early Childhood Education - AAS $15,575 Early Childhood Development - Diploma $8,227 Child Care Assistant - Certificate $4,113 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Transfer options allow students to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree Online program offers supportive distance learning environment for new and experienced early childhood educatorss Combination of child development, professional development, and career application courses Huge national demand for highly trained early childhood educators CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Nanny Family Child Care Provider Child Care Center Teacher Child Care Center Director Nanny Placement Agency Owner Paraprofessional Substitute Teacher Child Advocate 44 2020-2022 College Catalog
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