Early Childhood Education

 

 

Program Description

This program prepares students to become competent in childcare rules and regulations, learning environments, principles of child development, trends and issues in early childhood education and classroom management techniques. Upon successful completion of the two-year program and satisfaction of minimum requirements, students may earn the Early Childhood Professional Certificate. Students may be required to provide their own transportation to and from childcare centers to obtain additional work-related experience.

 

Program Content

  • Childcare rules & regulations
  • Identification and reporting child abuse & neglect
  • Appropriate methods of guidance
  • Behavioral observation & screening
  • Theories of child development
  • Communication & interpersonal relationship skills
  • Health, safety, & nutrition education
  • Developing curriculum
  • Classroom management techniques
  • Pre-school appropriate practices
  • Inclusion for children with disabilities
  • Early literacy
  • Child growth and development
  • 480 hands-on hours
  • 45 hours of childcare training modules
  • Portfolio required to receive ECPC


Program Structure

OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length SOC Code
A HEV0870 Child Care Worker 1 150 Hours 399011
B HEV0871 Child Care Worker 2 150 Hours 399011
C HEV0872 Teacher Aide (Preschool) 150 Hours 252011
D HEV0873 Preschool Teacher 150 Hours 252011

 

More Career Information

Gainful Employment


Employment Opportunities

  • Childcare worker
  • Further education to B.S. for elementary education teacher
  • Preschool teacher
  • Teacher assistant in a preschool
  • Lead teacher in childcare center
  • Family day care home provider
  • Nanny
 

 

Industry Certification & License

  • Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)
  • 45 Hour Childcare Training- DCF

 

Program Requirements

TABE Test
Minimum Standards: Math: 9, Language: 9, Reading: 9

Program Commitment

600 hours

Costs

Tuition: $2.78 per program hour (600)-Current Fee Sheet
*Plus additional costs for fees, books, and other expenses.
*TUITION AND ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Schedule

AM session 7:50-10:20 am
PM session 11:15-1:45 pm
Next Session begins August, 2012

Instructor

Ivonne Rodriguez


Contact

727 774-1708