Early Childhood Education - Little Priest Tribal College

Early Childhood Education from Little Priest Tribal College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Overview The Associate of Arts Degree Early Childhood Education core curriculum has been adopted by the Nebraska State Community Colleges and the two Tribal Colleges as the Nebraska Academy Early Childhood Core Curriculum. Course offerings are coordinated with local four-year colleges and universities to ensure transferability and conformity with Nebraska State Teacher Certification requirements. The major goal of the program is to introduce students to the field of education and provide a foundation for those wanting to pursue a certified teaching certificate or as a terminal degree. The program is designed to integrate academics, physical, psychological, spiritual, and Winnebago cultural components into early childhood education . Career Opportunities Graduates with an AA degree in Education are prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university and enter a teacher education program leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Education. The Early Childhood Program will prepare students for employment in child care or Head Start operations. This program emphasizes tribal philosophy, culture, history, and language. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Education emphasis students will be able to: 1. Understand and explain how children develop and learn to provide opportunities that support the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of all young children from birth through age eight and how each stage impacts upon the classroom education of students. 2. Master the fundamental skills of writing, oral communication, library usage, computation, and scientific inquiry; 3. Prepare for employment in the teaching field as a teacher or for transfer to a four-year institution; 4. Identify the important social, economic, and political factors that impact upon American Indian education and the teaching profession 5. Practice analytical and critical thinking to improve problem-solving skills; and 6. Obtain a background in Winnebago culture to develop sensitivity, self-awareness, understanding, and appreciation for Native American cultures in general. View more details on Little Priest Tribal College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.