Focuses on current concepts in the fields of health, safety and nutrition and their relationship to the growth and development of the young child ages birth to eight. Blends current…

Guides students’ completion and presentation of a professional early childhood education portfolio showcasing their knowledge, skills, and dispositions in alignment with the NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation of Students at…

Guides students’ development of a professional early childhood education portfolio showcasing their knowledge, skills, and dispositions in alignment with the NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation of Students at the Associate…

Emphasizes human relations skills including communication, leadership, personal appearance, etiquette and job seeking skills. Prerequisites: ECE 110 – Early Childhood Professionals I

Emphasizes problem solving skills and team building through a variety of group activities. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Early Childhood Education program

Assists the eligible CDA credential candidate with developing and preparing for the Preschool, Infant-Toddler, or Family Child Care CDA validation visit and assessment. Prerequisites: ECE 103 – Intro to Early Childhood…

Gives students a historical and philosophical foundation of the field of early childhood education. Includes an overview of assess­ment and trends that influence best practices. Explores careers in the field.…