Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education program will provide the fundamental courses to understand the basics of educating children under five as part of the 2-semester certificate. Suppose your goal is to work as a preschool teacher and possibly move on to complete a 4-year program. In that case, the Associates program covers topics ranging from program management and supervision to working with different populations.
As a preschool teacher, you play an important role in assisting a child in gaining success in their first years of school. Through classroom or one-on-one instruction, you lay the foundation for kids to understand what “school” actually is. Your role in the child’s life extends to the parents. The program provides ways to assess a child’s progress and engage their parents in ways to positively influence a child’s life.
What’s the Job Outlook for Pre-School Teachers?
Employment for education and childcare administrators is expected to grow, with a steady demand for qualified professionals in preschool and daycare settings.
Where is the Early Childhood Education Associates in Applied Science (AAS) and Short-Term Certificate Program Offered?
The Early Childhood Education Associates in Applied Science (AAS) and Short-Term Certificate program is offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown and Northwest campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
Recommended course sequence
Semester 1 Total: 14 Credits
- ECE 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 Credit(s)
- EMT 101 - First Aid 2 Credit(s)
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- HUS 135 - Professionalism in Human Services 3 Credit(s)
- PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 12 Credits
- ENG 285 - Children’s Literature 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 120 - Building Family and Community Relationships 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 210 - Special Populations 3 Credit(s)
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 12 Credits
- SPH 105 - Improving the Speaking Voice 3 Credit(s)
- SOC 230 - Ethnic Minorities 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 157 - Child Care Practicum and Seminar I 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 230 - Program Management and Supervision 3 Credit(s)
Semester 5 Total: 13 Credits
- ECE 227 - Child Care Practicum and Seminar II 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 257 - Infant Literature; Birth to 36 Months 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 260 - Professionalism for Early Childhood Educators 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: with Lab 4 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 8+ Credits
- EMT 101 - First Aid 2 Credit(s) +
- ECE 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 120 - Building Family and Community Relationships 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 11 Credits
- ECE 104 - Methods and Techniques in Child Care: Infant and Toddler Development-Field Experience I 3 Credit(s)
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- ECE 106 - Methods and Techniques in Child Care: Preschool Development-Field Experience II 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 210 - Special Populations 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 111 - Child Assessment Techniques 3 Credit(s)
- ECE 211 - CDA Assessment Preparation 2 Credit(s)
What are my Transfer Pathway Options?
Transfer pathways help demonstrate how the courses you completed at Wayne County Community College District are a foundation for a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university. WCCCD has transfer pathways (or transfer/articulation agreements) that allow for greater acceptance of programs and courses to bachelor’s degree programs.
A transfer pathway includes:
Indiana Wesleyan University: Early Childhood Education – Non Licensure (online only) (BS)
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
