Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice 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 families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and childcare programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs.

The Early Childhood Education prepares individuals to promote child development and learning, work with diverse families and children, observe, document and assess to support young children and families, use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum, and use developmentally effective approaches in collaboration with other early childhood professionals. Potential course work includes instruction in all areas of child development such as emotional/social/health/physical/language/ communication, approaches to play and learning, working with diverse families, and related observations/student teaching experiences.

Admission to Program

Students are encouraged to begin the admissions process early so that there will be time to complete any required pre-admission courses before the start of the annual cohort.

Requirements

• Complete all Southeastern requirements to be admitted as a degree seeking student.
• Meet with the program advisor to discuss requirements, connected careers, and possible transfer opportunities.