Early Childhood

介绍

Gain hands-on experience in a variety of early childcare settings, and develop the skills you need to begin a fun and rewarding career as an early childhood professional, with this 证书 program. You’ll be prepared to open your own in-home childcare business or work as an assistant teacher at a childcare center.

度

Early Childhood

学位:

证书

地点:

费格斯瀑布 Campus

学分:

概述

Program 概述

Targeted coursework in child development, behavior guidance, curriculum for young children, and effective communication will prepare you for a successful career as an early childhood professional. You can go straight into the workforce upon completion of this 证书 program, or continue your education by transferring seamlessly into our Early Childhood and Education Transfer Pathway 学位.

The Early Childhood program will teach you:

Developmentally appropriate learning experiences and guidance strategies
Nutrition requirements for childcare programs
Effective communications with parents and co-workers
Care and planning for children with special needs
Typical and atypical development in children ages birth through 8
The professional childcare code of ethics
Knowledge of physical and emotional health and safety issues

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway, Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health 证书, and Autism Spectrum Disorder 证书.

奖学金/成本

M州 has one of the lowest tuition rates in Minnesota, and thanks to grants, scholarships and sponsorships, more than half of all M州 students have a completely tuition-free experience.

Learn all about our low tuition rates and fees at 详细的费用. To explore financial aid options, visit Paying for College. We also offer Zero Textbook 成本 programs and courses, which can save you substantial money on books; learn more at z度.

Foundation 奖学金

M州's two foundations award more than $280,000 in student scholarships each year. You may be eligible — learn more at 基金会.

Workforce Development 奖学金

More than 40 programs at M州 offer Workforce Development 奖学金 to new students. See if your program is eligible and apply at Workforce Development 奖学金.

Business and Industry Sponsorships

M州 collaborates with local businesses to offer valuable student support, such as financial assistance, 实习, part-time jobs and full-time career opportunities. Find details at Business and Industry Partner Sponsorships.

Sample Classes

ECE1111 - Diverse Children and Family Relations

学分:

3 (3/0/0)

This course covers the relationship between the caregiver/teacher, child, family and community. Students will explore teaching and environmental strategies that promote understanding and support diverse cultural and family structures. Students will examine cultural diversity/dynamics, 偏见, 灵敏度, theory and the importance of the context of family, culture and society as they relate to learning and child development.

ECE1115 - Creative Activities and Environment

学分:

3 (3/0/0)

This course provides an overview of developmentally appropriate learning experiences in home, center-based and school settings. Students integrate knowledge of developmental needs, environments and teaching strategies to enhance all areas of a child's emerging development throughout the curriculum.