Early Childhood Education - Dean College

Early Childhood Education from Dean College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The mission of the Early Childhood Education major is to provide a theoretical and practical foundation for observing, understanding, and meeting the diverse psychosocial developmental needs of the young child in the classroom. After completing the associate degree , students will have the option of transferring to a four-year college or university or beginning a career in early childhood education. Students who transfer are well prepared for further studies in early childhood education , child development, educational administration, human services, or children's recreation. Study in these areas can lead to such positions as: teacher or director in nursery schools or day care programs; early childhood educator; pediatric nurse; recreation leader; social worker; family therapist; health care specialist; child care licensing specialist; researcher; consultant; author; or college instructor. Other positions include working in child-related community, state or federal agencies or organizations. Those who pursue advanced studies after graduation from Dean will find diverse professional opportunities available. Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education major, students will be able to: accurately observe and record young children's behavior, then clearly articulate the connections between child development theory and observed behavior. demonstrate a solid understanding of child development and be able to consistently apply this to their interactions with young children within the classroom. set up appropriate educational environments for young children, attending to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of all children in the classroom. successfully plan and implement developmentally appropriate, active learning experiences for young children. guide young children's behavior while making adaptations for the range of diversity in children's learning styles and abilities. develop collaborative relationships with families of young children in their group, essentially linking home and school. View more details on Dean College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.