Early Childhood Education
CIP Code: 13.1210
- Maximum class size: 20
- Student to teacher ratio: 20:1
- Enrollment points: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Entire program is available fully online, but students may take first year courses face-to-face
- AAS and AAST degree seeking students are encouraged to complete State ECE CoC before taking second-year courses
- This program offers a combinations of hands-on, hybrid, and online courses. See course descriptions for more information.
- Negative Mantoux TB test in the 12 months prior to 1st day of class
- ECE students must be able to pass a background check, fingerprints, First Aid/CPR course, get TB, measles and COVID vaccinations.
Program Description:
Students prepare for careers in Early Childhood Education (ECE) for such positions as Early Learning Program teacher, assistant teacher, program supervisor, and/or center director. The ECE curriculum prepares students to work with children birth to 8 years of age in diverse early childhood environments. The curriculum is based on the national standards outlined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the national accreditation standards. Early Childhood students will combine learned theories and practical laboratory experiences with young children in early childhood education programs under supervision with qualified educators.
For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE