Title
Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway
About this program
About this program
This program includes coursework in child development for ages birth through 8, covering behavior guidance, children with special needs, and development of environments and curriculum for infant/toddler, preschool- and primary school-age children, as well as on-site experiences in a variety of programs. Graduates are prepared to independently provide a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment in support of families. Child development courses, in combination with general education courses, comprise this 60-credit degree program. The program meets educational requirements for assistant teachers and paraprofessionals in an educational setting, assistant teachers and teachers in a child care and/or family child care provider setting, as well as for group family child care providers (based on program) as listed in Minnesota Department of Human Services Rule Numbers 9502 and 9503. Work experience, in addition to educational coursework, is required by Rule 3 for teacher positions in licensed child care facilities. Individuals with any prior record of child maltreatment or violent crime will not be allowed to participate in lab or field experience coursework.
Associate of Science (AS) - 60 credits
Program outcomes
- Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with the child care professional code of ethics.
- Apply appropriate guidance strategies for children based on knowledge of developmental stages.
- Understand nutrition requirements for a child care program.
- Communicate effectively with parents and coworkers.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the care of and planning for children with special needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of typical and atypical development of children ages birth through 8.
- Demonstrate knowledge of physical, emotional and safety issues.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
