Early Childhood Education - Goodwin College

Early Childhood Education from Goodwin College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The objective of the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education is to provide students with a solid academic foundation and hands-on experience in the field of early childhood education. Following completion, students will have the necessary skills and knowledge to become gainfully employed in an entry- to mid-level position in the field of early childhood education and/or to continue their education towards a bachelor degree in Child Study or related fields. The paraproffessional option in this degree program prepares students to fill a variety of roles within the public and private school systems as a paraprofessional. This option is designed to meet the training requirements for paraprofessionals now required by the "No Child Left Behind" federal legislation. Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Show an understanding of and commitment to the values of early childhood education professionals; 2. Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning for themselves and those whom they serve; 3. Exemplify competence as skilled providers in the field of early childhood education; 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; 6. Utilize the process of observation and assessment techniques and strategies as applied to teacher and classroom practices; 7. Serve as a positive role model within early childhood education settings and the community; 8. Utilize a process of self-evaluation that fosters personal and professional growth and contributes to life-long learning; 9. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills that represent competence and professionalism in the field of early childhood education; 10. Apply knowledge of computer applications including basic word processing, spreadsheets, internet and e-mail, and other software related to the field; and 11. 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.