Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Program provides students an opportunity to explore early childhood education as a career field. It prepares students to work with and educate children from birth through eight years of age.
Students will gain skills and knowledge in development, discipline, health, safety, communication, planning, preparing, and presenting learning experiences. The program also provides students with practical work experience in various community programs working with infants/toddlers or preschoolers.
Upon successful completion of the program, students can earn articulation credits (free college credits) at Kellogg Community College and colleges and universities throughout Michigan. Students can also earn their Child Development Associate (CDA). The CDA requires two years in the program, plus additional hours working with infants/toddlers or preschool-aged children at a licensed setting.
Related Careers
- Childcare Assistant, Preschool Teacher, Preschool Assistant Teacher
- Family Day Care Assistant, Family Child Care Provider
- School-Age Assistant - Before & After School Teacher
- Infant/Toddler Assistant - Infant/Toddler Teacher
- Exceptional/Client Assistant - Home Visitor
