Early Childhood Education - Massachusetts Bay Community College

Early Childhood Education from Massachusetts Bay Community College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to prepare students for positions working with children in a variety of settings, including day care centers, nursery schools, family day care homes, and after school programs. The professional courses in the program provide a broad, basic understanding of children's developmental needs and a repertoire of specialized skills. Field work in approved early childhood centers in conjunction with seminars exposes the student to the practical aspects of working with children, thereby supplementing classroom theory. Electives across a variety of disciplines offer opportunity for a well-rounded education. Current certificates of completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR are required prior to entering the field work component. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all Early Childhood Education and Child Development courses. Graduates of the program meet the Massachusetts Office of Early Education and Care requirements for Day Care Teachers and Lead Teachers. Upon completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education is awarded. Students who want to pursue teacher licensure programs at the Bachelor's Degree level should complete the Liberal Arts ? Early Childhood Education or Liberal Arts ? Elementary Education program at MassBay. View more details on Massachusetts Bay Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.