Programs

The Early Childhood Education program includes core courses in child development and electives from other departments. The purposes include: 1) educating students in the development of the young child; 2) preparing candidates for Child Development permits (awarded by the State Commission of Teacher Preparation and Licensing, Child Development Division); 3) providing a basis for further study (transfer) and preparation of teacher candidates; and 4) preparing students for work with children in a variety of community settings.

Explore the programs offered by the Early Childhood Education Department in the links below:

• Early Childhood Education AS for Transfer (AS-T)
• Certificates of Achievement in Early Childhood Education
  - Infant/Toddler
  - Preschool
  - School-Age
  - Special Education
  - Supervision and Administration
  
• You can also learn more about the academic program maps for our degree and certificates, individual courses, and see data on our program.