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Early Childhood Education
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Future Careers
- Elementary/Preschool Teacher/Director (preschool thru grade 3)
- Speech Pathologist
- Pediatrician
- Nurse
- Child Psychologist
- Social Worker
- School Counselor
Requirements
Year 1: Early Childhood Education I
Year 2: Early Childhood Education II
Optional
Year 3: Early Childhood Education III
Year 4: Early Childhood Education IV or Early Childhood Education InternshipCredits
This pathway is a minimum of 2 years.
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EDUCATION, HOSPITALITY, & PUBLIC SERVICE
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Summary
Students will be prepared for immediate employment in entry-level jobs such as a Childcare Assistant, Nanny, or Preschool Lead Teacher and to continue to study in a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
- Learn about the continuum of physical, sensory, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and literacy development of young children.
- Design activities and establish practices promoting young children’s overall development.
- Master effective employability skills and professionalism in early childhood education.
- Create, research, and provide developmentally appropriate learning materials and activities within our on-site preschool that make the activities fun and hands-on.
Industry Certifications
- First Aid/CPR
- Food Handlers
- Paraprofessional
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Post Secondary Options
Direct Employment Certificate | 2 Year Degree | 4 Year Degree |
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Child Care License | Child Development | Child Development and Family Relations |
Child Development Associate | Child Care and Parenting | Early Childhood Education |
Educational Aide Certificate, Level I | Elementary Education | |
Educational Aide Certificate, Level II | Secondary Education | |
Teacher Certification | Social Work | |
Human Services |