Early Childhood Education - Pellissippi State Community College

Early Childhood Education from Pellissippi State Community College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program description. Early Childhood Education prepares the student for the field of child care and early education. The program consists of study of both educational theory and the practical application of learning, thus preparing early education professionals to work effectively with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary age children. After successfully completing the ECEd program, the graduate will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate programming for children birth to age nine and their families. Students who obtain a degree in early childhood education are considered ?highly qualified? by federal standards and have an advantage when seeking employment. NOTE: To become licensed as a teacher in public schools in the state of Tennessee, students must complete a four-year degree in teacher education and obtain state licensure. Further educational opportunities. Following completion of an A.A.S. degree from Pellissippi State, students may complete a bridge program of additional courses and transfer to East Tennessee State University to pursue a four-year non-licensure or licensure (PreK-3) degree. Students in the licensure program will be qualified to teach in prekindergarten through third grade. Another option for students interested in a four-year degree and teacher licensure is to pursue an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education at Pellissippi State. These degrees do not prepare the student for immediate employment in child care but are intended for direct transfer into a bachelor?s degree program. Pellissippi State currently has agreements with ETSU and Carson-Newman College that allow direct transfer. Students should consult an advisor at Pellissippi State to become familiar with requirements of the transfer programs. Typical job opportunities: Head Start teacher or assistant teacher, child-care center teacher or assistant teacher, child-care center administrator, kindergarten or elementary school assistant teacher, family child-care center teacher Educational objectives. Graduates of the ECEd program should I. Be prepared for job entry or career advancement in the child-care field. II. Use appropriate verbal and written communication skills. III. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental child development principles that promote positive outcomes for children from birth to age 9. IV. Apply on-the-job principles of good work habits, ethical standards and professionalism. View more details on Pellissippi State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.