The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practices in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children.

Course work emphasizes development in the following categories:

• Cognitive/language
• Physical/motor
• Social/emotional
• Creative

Early Childhood Education degree
Early Childhood Education diploma
Early Childhood Education -- preschool certificate
Early Childhood Education -- administration certificate
Early Childhood Education -- CDA credential certificate

Come to class once a month!

Most classes are offered completely online. The following blended classes give students the chance to meet and interact in person:

• EDU 151-1B1 Creative Activities will be offered on the Polkton campus one time a month Tuesdays from 6:30 - 9:20 p.m.
• EDU 284-1B1 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum will be offered on the Poklton campus one time a month on Mondays from 6:30- 8:20 p.m.

Career opportunities

Head Start programs
Pre-K programs
Child development
Child care programs
School age programs
Recreational programs
Public schools
Private schools

Early Childhood Education faculty

Sharon Little Faculty Early Childhood

Carilyn Raymond SPCC Faculty