A55220T - Early Childhood Education - Transfer Pathway
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Education ProgramsAssociate in Applied Science
Program Description
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. This program prepares individuals to promote child development and learning, work with diverse families and children, observe, document and assess to support young children and families, use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum, and use developmentally effective approaches in collaboration with other early childhood professionals. Potential course work includes instruction in all areas of child development such as emotional/social/health/physical/language/communication, approaches to play and learning, working with diverse families, and related observations/student teaching experiences.
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.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges. Please see the list of practicum requirements for the Early Childhood programs on Early Childhood Education Practicum Requirements page.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Hybrid and Online students should be prepared to participate in community service, workshops, observations and other assignments that require additional time and preparation.
Task Stream: Students who graduate from the program must complete an electronic portfolio in Task Stream (taskstream.com) to show competence in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards. Students will receive additional information about Task Stream when they enroll in the degree program.
If a student plans to transfer to a four-year institution, students must earn acceptable scores on PRAXIS I before enrolling in a bachelor’s degree program. There are two pathways for the Early Childhood degree. Advisors can provide guidance on pathway selection based on career goals.
1. Career Entry Pathway – for those wanting to immediately enter the workforce and do not have plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
2. Transfer Pathway – for those wanting to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
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.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges. Please see the list of practicum requirements for the Early Childhood programs on Early Childhood Education Practicum Requirements page.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Hybrid and Online students should be prepared to participate in community service, workshops, observations and other assignments that require additional time and preparation.
Task Stream: Students who graduate from the program must complete an electronic portfolio in Task Stream (taskstream.com) to show competence in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards. Students will receive additional information about Task Stream when they enroll in the degree program.
If a student plans to transfer to a four-year institution, students must earn acceptable scores on PRAXIS I before enrolling in a bachelor’s degree program. There are two pathways for the Early Childhood degree. Advisors can provide guidance on pathway selection based on career goals.
1. Career Entry Pathway – for those wanting to immediately enter the workforce and do not have plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
2. Transfer Pathway – for those wanting to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree.