EARLY_CHILDHOOD

EARLY CHILDHOOD

EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE A55220

The Early Childhood Associate Curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood 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 communications skills with parents 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.

AWARDS

Associate Degree Associate in Applied Science Early Childhood Associate (A55220)

Dual Enrollment with FSU (A55220A)

Associate in School-Age Education (A55440)

Diploma School-Age Education (D55440)

Certificate Child Care Administration (C55220C1)

Child Care Development (C55220C2)

Child Care Professional (C55220C3)

Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (C55220C5)

Lateral Entry Teacher Certificate (C55220C6)

Early Childhood Associate Faculty:

Rondell A. Bennett