Associate degrees in Child Development: A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and environmental influences on child development; external support services; and related public policy issues.
For those students who are specifically interested in working with very young children, a specialized technical major is available within the general major of Mental Health Technology. Students choosing this major take many of the same professional and technical courses as general Mental Health majors, but they also take a block of specialized courses that are focused directly toward child development. Students graduating with a specialization in...
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program is designed to prepare students to enter rewarding careers working directly with children, birth through the school age years or in programs for families and children. The curriculum prepares students to:
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Family needs and increased focus on appropriate early education for all young children continues to drive the demand for qualified professionals in early childhood education. Early childhood educators are responsible for planning daily routines and curriculum, utilizing community resources to enrich programs and support the needs of children and their families. The ECD graduate is employed as a pre-kindergarten teacher, Head Start teacher, preschool/childcare...
Mission Statement It is the mission of the Early Childhood Development program to prepare students with the knowledge, theory, and practical experience necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate nurturing, developmentally appropriate experiences for young children and their families in a variety of settings and in a variety of positions from entry level to director.
ECD Program Outcomes: At the end of the degree program, the student will:
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The Child Development program is a well-balanced blend of academic studies and practical experience, preparing students for working with children in a sensitive and professional manner. Classes in all facets of the lives of children--mind, body, and spirit--equip graduates for meaningful and successful careers working with children, or to continue on into a bachelor of science in Education program
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