Early Childhood - Erie Community College

Early Childhood from Erie Community College is a Campus Associate Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Description Child care has become a national priority. Along with the sweeping changes in the American family have come demands for quality early childhood education and care, resulting in the need for competent early childhood professionals. The Early Childhood program prepares students to assume responsible early childhood positions. Both degree and non-degree students, full or part-time, are welcome in this curriculum. Those interested may take 12 credit hours in the Early Childhood department to meet N.Y.S. Daycare Regulations. The Early Childhood program consists of early childhood education courses, liberal arts courses, and practical field experience with infants and young children. Students use their classroom learning in a series of laboratory experiences in a variety of early childhood education centers. The first two Early Childhood lab experiences are generally offered day and evening depending on enrollment. The third lab and student teaching are offered only during the day; students working in the field may apply for a waiver/or L.E.A.P. credit in these courses. Graduates and students are employed in responsible early childhood positions in the community. These include, but are not limited to, positions in day care classrooms, preschool programs, nursery schools, Head Start, before and after-school programs, family day care programs, residential setting programs, special education programs, agencies specializing in the care of infants and young children and positions as Nannys. View more details on Erie Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.