Child Study - Goodwin College

Child Study from Goodwin College is a Campus Bachelor Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Child Study is to prepare competent and dynamic professionals who have: advanced skills in designing multidimensional and effective curriculum activities; the ability to implement developmentally appropriate practice; a thorough understanding of child development from birth through age eight; and possess a strong foundation in how to create and manage high quality diverse programs for young children. This degree program is grounded in developmental theory and emerging educational trends in early childhood education . Upon completion of the program students will have developed ethical decision-making abilities and the skills to foster relationships through creative problem-solving techniques. Early Childhood professionals must acquire these skills in order to lead high quality programs for young children. There are many program goals linked to this major. Throughout coursework in this major, students will work towards achieving these goals in order to be fully prepared to enter into the field. The goals of this major are as follows: To provide students with comprehensive and professional education that has an intense focus on child development and learning to prepare them to assume mid- to upper-level positions in early childhood; To promote critical thinking and creativity that challenges students to reach their personal, academic and professional goals; To provide a learning environment that promotes tolerance and acceptance of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences and opinions so that students understand the multiple influences on development and learning; To deepen students' understanding of child growth and development and the influence on this development from society. In addition, to connect with the child as a function within the family unit so that they can make innovative and realistic decisions about environments and programs created to guide and link children and their families to valuable resources; To have competence in making decisions related to ethical dilemmas facing early childhood professionals and to come to see their role as a child advocate; To strengthen students' commitment to ethical decision making and other professional guidelines governing the field of early childhood education; and To promote and facilitate upward educational and career mobility within the field of early childhood . Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Bachelor Degree program, graduates will be able to: 1. Show an understanding of and commitment to the values of early childhood education professionals, including upholding the Profession's Code of Ethics at all times and becoming an advocate for children and the profession; 2. Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning for themselves and those whom they serve by engaging in continuous learning in order to inform practice; 3. Exemplify competence as skilled providers in the field of early childhood education and use developmental knowledge to create safe, healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments; 4. Utilize critical thinking skills to assess children's needs, possible interventions, and community resources in a comprehensive fashion while taking into consideration individual, family, and/or community values, practices, and beliefs; 5. Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum planning and evaluation necessary to be effective with young children by using developmentally appropriate learning objectives to drive the planned curriculum and learning environments; 6. Utilize the process of responsible observation and assessment techniques and strategies as applied to teacher and classroom practices; understand the benefits of observation and appropriate uses of the information collected; and know how to analyze the documentation for effective classroom planning and/or linking to appropriate outside services and referrals; 7. Serve as a positive role model within early childhood education settings and the community by adhering to the professional standards set forth by the College while in the Student Teaching and Capstone experiences; 8. Utilize a process of self-evaluation that fosters personal and professional growth and contributes to life-long learning; 9. Understand effective methods to support, involve, and empower families and communities through the creation of respectful relationships and effective communication; 10. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, higher order thinking skills, and flexibility in problem solving techniques that represent competence and professionalism in the field of early childhood education; 11. Apply knowledge of computer applications including basic word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and e-mail and other software related to the field; and 12. Perform mathematics related to the field of study including applied business mathematics, budgeting, and other related skills. View more details on Goodwin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.