Early Childhood Education Language and Literacy - City University of Seattle

Early Childhood Education Language and Literacy from City University of Seattle is a Campus Bachelor Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. City University of Seattle's Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education is primarily designed for individuals who wish to increase their career opportunities in the field of early childhood education or child care. If you hold an associate's degree in early childhood education , or work in the early childhood field, and would like to advance your career or become certified to teach at the primary level, this program is ideal for you. Our program will prepare you to: apply learning and developmental theory into practice with young children; use assessment and teaching strategies that positively influence learning and development for all children; design meaningful, challenging learning experiences in all content areas; incorporate anti-bias practices in the early learning environment; create learning experiences that stimulate brain development and cognitive abilities of children birth to eight; apply research in literacy development to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences; apply communication and support strategies to build relationships with families and communities, share information, resources, and referrals; identify ways to meet each child's individual needs; plan culturally relevant activities that nurture cognitive, physical, social and emotional development; understand child development from a multi-cultural perspective from birth to eight; and employ various uses of technology when working with children. Depending on your interests and career goals, we offer the early childhood specializations/program options: Language and Literacy Upon completion of this program and any state required exams, you will be qualified to work in a wide array of early childhood education, child care and administrative positions. Graduates will enjoy work as primary teachers, special education teachers, program supervisors, curriculum specialists, program coordinators/administrators, pre-school teachers, paraprofessionals, and Head Start teachers, or hold program positions in the areas of special needs, after school, infant-toddler, or child care. Our programs are flexible and accessible, so you can meet your educational needs without sacrificing your career or responsibilities. This program is offered at multiple locations and via mixed-mode delivery (in-class, online, telecast). To ensure you receive a real world education, we provide hands-on, work-based learning, using early childhood work sites for field experiences. Financial aid and scholarships are available, and our program model provides opportunities for diverse students who aspire to work with diverse children. Required Prerequisites (90 credits required including): English Composition College Mathematics College Writing Oral Communications - Speech Humanities Elective Social Science Issues of Abuse Natural Science Lab Early Childhood Electives View more details on City University of Seattle . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.