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...
Goal Statement The Child Development courses provide a foundation for the knowledge of how children grow and learn optimally and the transfer of that knowledge into practice through lab experience. The program is offered to educate students to a level of competence and proficiency that will enable them to provide quality care to young children in various early learning environments. The application of principles and standards is encouraged through...
Goal Statement The Child Development courses provide a foundation for the knowledge of how children grow and learn optimally and the transfer of that knowledge into practice through lab experience. The program is offered to educate students to a level of competence and proficiency that will enable them to provide quality care to young children in various early learning environments. The application of principles and standards is encouraged through...
The program provides preparation for a professional career in the field of early childhood education spanning a variety of career options. Instructional programs include classroom instruction and supervised laboratory/collaborative center or work experience. Students should develop competencies that enable them to provide services, to teach, and to guide young children as related to various early childhood professions.
REQUIRED COURSES: CD 105 Child Growth and Development (3)
CD 112 Programs and Practices in Child Development (3)
CD 126 Child, Family and Community (3)
CD 132 Creative Experiences for Children (3) Across the Curriculum
CD 250 Child Guidance and Early Learning (3)
CD 205X2 Child Growth and Development Laboratory (4) OR CD 295 Elementary Laboratory (3)
CD 211 Observation and Methods in School-Age Development(3) OR CD 212 Observation and Methods in Early...
The Child Development Program is designed for individuals who need an associate degree in early childhood. Graduates are prepared to continue as an early childhood teacher at Head Start or in a private institution. If the student prefers to pursue a BA, the student will have completed the general education requirements and the 20 hours in the major include courses that are transferable to several four-year institutions in our area....
The child development curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as teachers, directors and aides in preschools and child care centers, including infant/toddler and extended day facilities. Coursework meets the educational components of the Department of Social
Services license regulations for child care programs. The degree meets the educational requirements of the Teacher, Master Teacher and Site Supervisor Child Development Permits....
FIRST SEMESTER ENGL 1301 Composition I
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children
TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs
Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts Elective
SECOND SEMESTER Speech Elective
ENGL 1302 Composition II
CDEC 2307 Math and Science for Early Childhood
CDEC 1319 Child Guidance
CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood...
The goal of the Early Childhood Education curriculum is to educate and train Early Childhood Professionals in a variety of tasks including curriculum development and implementation, interfacing with parents, program and classroom management. Building on the CDA Certificate and ECE Diploma Options, students receive a broad based education in Social Sciences, English, and Math. The department will arrange for on-site community-based and/or lab school...
The goal of the Early Childhood Education curriculum is to educate and train Early Childhood Professionals in a variety of tasks including curriculum development and implementation, interfacing with parents, program and classroom management. Building on the CDA Certificate and ECE Diploma Options, students receive a broad based education in Social Sciences, English, and Math. The department will arrange for on-site community-based and/or lab school...
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Care & Development of Young Children (formerly Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education) is designed to prepare student for the workforce in occupations related to the direct care, education, curriculum development, and/or administration of programs for young children. Graduates will be prepared and eligible to open their own licensed childcare centers, serve as childcare providers and directors of...
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