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PURPOSE: This program is designed to provide students with the basic skills needed in the care and development of young children in a variety of child care settings. The program provides training appropriate for persons entering the field of early childhood education, as well as in-service training for persons presently working in the field who wish to upgrade their skills. The program also offers a well-organized course of study for parents who wish to increase their understanding of child development.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Employment opportunities include preparation or upgrading skills for positions as childcare center assistant directors, teachers or assistant teachers, aides, playroom attendants, home-based providers or daycare workers, camp directors, and before- and after-schoolteachers in the following types of facilities: child day care centers, nursery schools, family day care homes, Head Start programs, recreational before- and after-school programs, hospital-based child care programs, pre-school at-risk programs, and pre-kindergarten church-sponsored programs.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Design and deliver age-appropriate learning activities and environments that align with established developmental miles for children.
- Develop a comprehensive program operations plan that specifies required staffing, facility needs, budget projections, and educational materials for a children’s program.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills in interacting with children and families from diverse backgrounds, building respectful and reciprocal relationships.
- Evaluate and adapt learning activities to accommodate specific developmental, physical, and learning needs of children with identified disabilities or exceptionalities.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate positive guidance strategies with children in their care.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission
PROGRAM NOTES: In addition to the general college curricular admission requirements, a personal interview with the program head is recommended. Students must attain a grade of “C” or higher in all courses completed in this program with CHD, EDU, and PSY course prefixes.
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