Early Childhood Education - Lebanon College

Early Childhood Education from Lebanon College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. A degree in early childhood education trains professionals for work with children below the typical school age, usually children between 3 and 5. The curriculum in this educational track includes child psychology, parenting, and early learning strategies. Most professionals in this field work in elementary or pre-schools. This program is designed to prepare the student to work in several child care or early elementary school environments. The state requires a child care certification to work in a day care center, nursery school, pre-school or private home day care. Many public schools now require aides, substitute teachers, and Para-professionals to have at least an Associates Degree. Areas covered are the special needs student, social problems, psychology and the developmental stages of pre-school, early elementary and mid-elementary students. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to: demonstrate understanding of the theories of early childhood education that supports the development of young children and to gain skills in the practical application of these theories in the classroom; gain skills in practices that support and encourage young children's growth in physical, language, social, emotional development, and growth in self-esteem and creativity; gain skills and knowledge in positive communication techniques that encourages children and promotes positive guidance; demonstrate understanding of the significant influence parent-teacher partnerships have on the development of children; to develop skills and strategies to support families; use written and oral communication to establish and convey professional and personal definition on a variety of topics concerning the education of young children and support of families; identify an awareness and personal definition of respect for human differences; to develop skills that actively strengthen inclusion of the diversity represented in the classroom, family, community, and society; apply theories of child development to plan inclusive, developmentally appropriate curriculum What do graduates of the program do? Students graduating with an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education have two options, continue their education at a four year university or enter the workforce. Those entering the workforce should be prepared to enter the field with a broad knowledge of Early Childhood Education. What is the job outlook for graduates? Graduates usually work in preschools, day cares and can have their own day care centers. View more details on Lebanon College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.