A QUICK INTRO
The Early Child Care Workforce curriculum prepares individuals to work in early childcare settings. Students will combine best practices, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with children 0-12 years old.
WHAT YOU STUDY
Course work includes child growth and development, physical/nutritional needs of preschool children, safety issues in the care of preschool children; care and guidance; communication skills with families and children; design and implementation of appropriate curriculum; and other related topics.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childcare settings. Employment opportunities include public and private childcare programs, family childcare homes, and other early childcare programs.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
In order to make an informed decision about a program of study and future career, please review the nonacademic abilities and characteristics required to meet the essential functions of this program: Early Child Care Workforce Technical Standards.
COURSE INFORMATION
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| EDU | 119 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| EDU | 151 | Creative Activities | 3 |
| EDU | 159 | Health & Safety for Early Childhood | 2 |
| Totals | 9 |
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| EDU | 130 | Social Environments for Children | 3 |
| EDU | 162 | Observation & Assessment in ECE | 3 |
| EDU | 188 | Trends & Policies in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Totals | 9 |
