The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.
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, and school-age programs.
A criminal background check will be required prior to students entering into EDU 184 and EDU 284. A negative report may prevent students from participating in these required courses which means that the student cannot complete the program requirements. Please contact the Director of Early Childhood Education if you have any questions.
This program is designed for students who intend to transfer to UNC-Charlotte, Catawba College and Livingstone College in the Birth-Kindergarten teaching license program. Students who successfully complete this course of study and who meet the requirements for admission to UNC-Charlotte, Catawba College or Livingstone College are eligible to apply for admission to the major with junior standing.
Requirements are:
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A.A.S. in Early Childhood Associate (A55220TR)
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Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
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Passing scores on all three Praxis
I exams (Reading, Writing, Mathematics). For
information and registration for PRAXIS, contact www.etc.org/praxis or
a counselor in Student Services.
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Grade of C or higher on EDU 119 and EDU 221
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