Early Childhood Education - Lebanon College

Early Childhood Education from Lebanon College is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. A certificate 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; 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 a certificate in Early Childhood Education have two options, continue their education 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.