Early Childhood Education - Camden County College

Early Childhood Education from Camden County College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Early Childhood Education , Associate in Arts degree is designed to prepare students for a bacalareate degree while meeting the required educational qualifications to become a group teacher in early childhood centers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services/Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Students will learn in a supportive environment how to design and apply developmentally appropriate activities for children ages birth to 8 years through foundational course work, along with internships in early childhood settings that include child care centers, Head Start Programs, family childcare homes, and public and private schools.Students will enhance their knowledge and skills as early childhood educators while learning to work more effectively with other professionals, families and community members. Program Goals To prepare students to follow the alternate route to P-3 Certification. To prepare students to transfer to bachelor level programs (e.g.,teacher preparation program in early childhood education,human services, and general liberal arts. To prepare students to design developmentally appropriate early childhood lesson plans. To prepare students to demonstrate knowledge of prominent early childhood developmental theories. To prepare students to document entry level work experience as a result of fieldwork participation. To prepare students to show evidence of ethical behavior in the early childhood field. To prepare students to demonstrate the elements of effective working relationship with children, families, and coworkers To prepare students to apply for group teacher certification through the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) Bureau of Licensing. Program Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the program the graduate will be able to: 1. Design developmentally appropriate early childhood lesson plans. 2. Compare and contrast early childhood developmental theories. 3. Explain and use elements of effective working relationships encompassing the ideals of empathy, positive communication and active listening. 4.Work ethically in an early childhood education setting. Transfer Opportunities The most popular transfer destinations of early childhood education students seeking their bachelor's degree include: Rutgers ? Liberal Studies program ?Widener University ? Early Childhood Education Rowan University's College of Education majoring in Elementary/Early Childhood Education Thomas Edison College View more details on Camden County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.