C55220FH - Early Childhood Education Family Home Certificate

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Program Code

C55220FH

Program Description

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.

Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families 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.

Career Pathway Options

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education (Higher entrance standards required); Early Childhood Education Diploma (Higher entrance standards required); Family Home & Childcare Certificate

Career Community

Professional Services

Program Length

2 semesters

Credential

Certificate