Early Childhood Education - Mt Hood Community College

Early Childhood Education from Mt Hood Community College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work with children from birth through school age in both public and private school settings. This program is designed for persons of all ages and backgrounds, with special attention given to individual student needs and abilities. A two-year program leading to an associate degree is available. Graduates are trained to work in a variety of educational and child-care settings, including pre-school, child care, private kindergarten and as para-professionals in the public schools. Course work and practical work experience emphasize knowledge of normal growth and development, guidance skills with young children, and the planning and directing of activities for children which foster positive intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth and development. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an exemplary work ethic and uphold the standards of the profession Use positive guidance strategies to promote children?s development Manage a classroom using Developmentally Appropriate Practices and all relevant guidelines Provide a learning environment designed to promote children?s optimal development in all domains with emphasis on secure relations, self-efficacy and flexible thinking Develop positive relationships with families and community to best support each child?s optimal development View more details on Mt Hood Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.