Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Day/Evening Program)
The Early Childhood Education Program combines theory and practical experience. The curriculum follows standards for professional preparation as outlined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). (Additional information about these standards is available at www. naeyc.org, NAEYC's web site .Programmatic learning objectives are available on the Early Childhood Education program pages on the website and in the program's student handbook). Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into the field. Alumni of the program are employed in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, the following: child care centers, Head Start programs, laboratory schools, parent cooperatives, and after-school programs. The applicant for the Early Childhood Education Program should meet the general requirements for admission to the College. In addition, the applicant should possess strong interpersonal communication skills. This program may take more than 2 years to complete. Courses may be taken at the Keene Academic Center. The Early Childhood Education Level I and Level II Certificates may be combined with other programs at the College for a dual degree option. Practicum I and Practicum II placements are arranged by the Program Director. Students are required to have both professional liability and health insurance during these placements. Student plans may be purchased through the College. In addition, most practicum sites will require written records of criminal background checks and physical examination. Students are responsible for providing the practicum site with appropriate documentation and for all associated fees. Students are also responsible for completing any required orientation meeting and activities prior to the beginning of their practicum hours. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the practicum site. Applicants seeking admission to the Early Childhood Education Programs who believe they may have difficulty with a state registry and criminal records check re advised to contact the New Hampshire Bureau of Child Care Licensing (1-800-852-3345) prior to matriculation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
