Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
This curriculum prepares individuals to work in early childcare settings. Students will combine best practices, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with children 0-12 years old.
Course work includes child growth and development, physical/nutritional needs of preschool children, safety issues in the care of preschool children; care and guidance; communication skills with families and children; design and implementation of appropriate curriculum; and other related topics.
Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childcare settings. Employment opportunities include public and private childcare programs family childcare homes, and other early childcare programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Early Childhood Care Workforce Certificate program, a graduate should be able to:
- Create learning environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for all children.
- Involve families and communities in children's development and learning.
- Use observation and documentation and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches.
- Design and implement developmentally effective curriculum that addresses all domains of learning.
- Design, implement and evaluate meaningful, challenging curricula for each child using knowledge, appropriate early learning standards and other resources.
- Demonstrate leadership, advocacy and professionalism in the field of early education.
Certificate Awarded
The Early Childhood Care Workforce Certificate is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
First Semester
| EDU 119 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| EDU 130 | Social Environments for Child | 3 |
| EDU 162 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Second Semester
| EDU 151 | Creative Activities | 3 |
| EDU 159 | Health and Safety for Early Childhood | 2 |
| EDU 188 | Trends/Policies in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 18