Early Childhood Education - Middlesex Community College - Bedford

Early Childhood Education from Middlesex Community College - Bedford is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Description: The Early Childhood Education Certificate program is a one-year intensive program of study that provides the educational background and supervised training for students interested in working with young children. It emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice and has a child-centered focus. Students learn and apply theory with hands-on experience in a required practicum. The practicum may be in early care and education programs for children. Career and Transfer Outlook: Graduates meet the academic requirements for Lead Teacher as currently specified by the Massachusetts Office of Children's Services. Many graduates continue their studies toward an associate degree. Program Outcomes: Graduates of the Early Childhood Education Certificate program are prepared to: Describe young children's characteristics and needs; Explain the multiple influences on development and learning; Create healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments; Analyze observation and assessment tools used in educational settings; Integrate knowledge and other resources to design, implement and evaluate meaningful, challenging curricula; Recognize the importance of understanding central concepts, strategies and inquiry tools for early childhood education; Explain the importance of family involvement in children's learning and environment; Identify and use professional resources; Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and research relevant to the professional role(s) and focus area(s) emphasized in the program. View more details on Middlesex Community College - Bedford, MA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.