EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

We seek to provide ECD students with a strong foundation in the psychology and development of the young child and a strong value for diversity within the context of a rich and complex society. The care and education of young children demands a high level of personal and professional integrity and enthusiasm-we seek to inspire this enthusiasm in our students, and we demand this integrity.

The department offers an AA degree in Early Childhood Development and an AA Degree Early Childhood Intervention.

AA Degree in Early Childhood Development

This program offers two Certificates: Early Childhood Development (Basic Teacher), and Early Childhood Development (Associate Teacher). The AA in Early Childhood Development trains students to become teachers of young children in a variety of preschool and educational settings. The program is relevant for preschool and elementary school teachers, educational program directors, recreation leaders, parents and potential parents. The college has a full-service Children's Center that serves as the lab school for the ECD program.

AA Degree in Early Childhood Intervention

This program offers a Certificate; Early Childhood Intervention Assistant. The goal of the AA Degree in Early Childhood Intervention is to create educators and professionals who have the knowledge to improve the ability of special needs children to learn and to help them reach their true potential. Students will develop skills to work successfully with children who have special needs. Courses cover subjects such as assessments, intervention methods, social-emotional development and adaptive curriculum.

Registration

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