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Early Childhood Education

The  Early Childhood Education program is structured according to the national and state requirements for associate degree programs in early childhood education and is offered completely online to meet the needs of working professionals in Childcare.

It is designed with a focus on the Federal Head Start Act and will meet the following needs: Offer entry level college training for students in early childhood education. Provide opportunities for students to build knowledge and skills required to work with children, families, and communities. Provide effective professional development content linking theory and practice. Facilitate distance learning college level experiences for individuals working in the field. Provide accessible professional development opportunities and support for students moving through the early childhood education career ladder.

Courses include:

• Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• Foundations of Early Care and Education
• Children with Special Needs (Birth through Age 8)
• Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Language, Social and Emotional Development
• Creative Activities for Young Children
• Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Families, Schools and Communities
• Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment
• Developmental Curriculum: Language, Literacy, and Social Studies
• Developmental Curriculum: Math and Science
• Child Guidance
• Professional and Ethical Behavior in Early Childhood Education
• Management of Programs for Young Children
• Leadership in Early Care and Education