Early Childhood Studies - Iowa Western Community College

Early Childhood Studies from Iowa Western Community College is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Information If you like working and providing for children. Iowa Western's Early Childhood Diploma program could be for you. In this program, you learn how to care for children of all ages. Individuals are prepared for entry-level jobs in child care centers, nanny positions and as home child care providers. Graduates of this one-year program earn a diploma. Mission Statement The Early Childhood program will provide students with a foundation in research and theory concerning the cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of young children. The Early Childhood program is dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of early childhood through the application of knowledge in a variety of real world settings. Students will apply research and theory by demonstrating newly acquired skills in the Laboratory School under the supervision of laboratory instructors and staff. Students will develop skills necessary to be successful in the early childhood field. These skills include but are not limited to demonstrating professionalism in all facets of the field, involvement in the community and adhering to the NAEYC Code of Ethics. To culminate the integration and application of theory, research and practice, students will be placed in applied settings where they must demonstrate competency and mastery of skills in early childhood studies. View more details on Iowa Western Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.