Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This degree is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of early child care and educational settings as teachers, family child care providers or nannies. Persons working in this profession provide a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate environment in support of families. Students learn how to plan age-appropriate activities which recognize the diversity of children and families. This degree expands the student`s knowledge of child development in areas of communication, writing and developmental skills.
Award Outcomes
- Develop self-reflective habits as an early childhood professional
- Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices
- Apply developmental theories and practices
- Implement assessment and curriculum cycle
- Cultivate family and community relationships
- Develop an environment that honors diversity