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Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-9d81e74f-a913-44c7-9199-487f946ab116This program is offered at the Ft. Steilacoom campus. Pierce College offers a Certificate, an Associate in Early Childhood Education, an AA degree with electives in Early Childhood Education and a dual AA/AT in Early Childhood Education.The program is designed to prepare students to work with young …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-a803d5ec-dcb8-4da7-8099-23d9728f03b1WMCC ECE Program prides itself in teaching and learning in the most effective and innovative methods. Students will be involved with teaching mentors, peer teaching and working directly with children and families in every course. Students will be observing, documenting and assessing their learning …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-aa365400-b68c-4270-99d5-5cca50144ea5Associate level professionals have the knowledge and skills needed to immediately enter the workforce and teach and care for children birth to age eight in a variety of programs and settings. Graduates are prepared to direct and teach in child care centers, teach in public and private preschools and …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-ab812df4-8d7c-46b9-a3c9-70b81d4c5371This degree articulates to WSU-Vs BA in Human Development. This is a full-time program that provides the student with both academic coursework and preschool and public school experience necessary to become a beginning teacher of children ages birth to 5 years. The program allows the student to exper …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-ad6c8a06-f600-4fb4-a5d8-ffab5c00eaf8The Early Childhood Education AAS degree prepares students to develop competencies necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate a quality program for children, following National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards.This program prepares students to seek new employment or …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-b2466eb7-529b-405d-971c-664ecfb1c090The Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree program provides theoretical and practical experiences for preparation to work as an Early Childhood Education Director, responsible for the care and education of young children, management of personnel, finances, and facilities of an early c …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-b9608400-6609-441e-ac67-9435806c0623This is a full-time program that provides the student with both academic coursework and preschool and public school experience necessary to become a beginning teacher of children ages birth to 5 years. The program allows the student to experience working with young children and their mentor teachers …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-bd9bf8ea-ed02-4675-b583-b8455a929948Through field experiences in the early childhood setting and a wide variety of coursework options, you'll become confident and competent in your ability to be an early childhood educator. With courses in child growth and development, curriculum planning, childhood guidance, and child health, safety …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-c0efd44f-48f2-48bc-9d67-b3ab8745effdCourse work in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program combines theory and practical experience for work with young children and their families. Courses include child development, child behavior and guidance, children with special needs, planning early childhood learning environments, planning d …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-c41f8efb-40ee-4227-acb9-99f59155b2b1Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (AA) in Early Childhood Education will be prepared to meet the unique needs of children from birth through age eight in childcare centers, Head Starts, and preschools. Students successfully completing the Early Childhood Education A.A. degree will have a …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-c6365ef9-08d3-4d31-a007-eb6023b827dcThe Early Childhood Education program at ATCC pairs practical courses with hands-on labs, practicums, and internships which prepare students to work in a variety of early childhood settings such as family or center-based child care, Head Start programs, preschools, and schools. Through the partnersh …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-c97db9f8-6865-4df2-b46d-b7c21e62bd2aDesigned for people interested in becoming teachers, or classroom assistants in early childhood, early elementary, special education or other settings caring for and educating young children. In addition to taking early childhood education courses, students choose among general education requirement …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-c9d96ac3-bf1b-47fa-be0f-e2cf68f37301EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, A.S. If you love working with children, this program is for you. It is designed to provide education and experiences as a basis for employment in the field of early childhood working with children ages 0-8 and/or as a two-year educational foundation for students wishing to …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-c9e984e3-0898-4415-8e0b-16915d178afaThe early childhood education AAS prepares students for careers in working with children in early learning and care programs, Head Start, preschools, childcare centers and homes. Competencies are developed for lead teacher and assistant director positions.
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-ca256fbd-2dea-4622-9db6-ce1241565481The program is for students entering the job market for the first time, changing careers, or seeking to strengthen their professional skills as educators. A major focus of the program is learning how to support the growth and development of young children and work effectively with their parents. Stu …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-caac1731-9360-4dea-b8d1-0e3680401a9cThe Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed to provide persons interested in working with children a systematic study of the care, development and education of children from birth to age eight. Students gain the knowledge and competency necessary for a professional …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-cb455e52-cc77-4321-ad30-ad9539e272f8Work in programs for young children is a challenging, absorbing, and personally rewarding career. In Clark's program students study child development and program organization, plan learning experiences for young children, and develop guidance skills in working with them. The program also provides in …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-d0158c3c-269e-4baf-82cf-a8eb74f9ddbaThe Early Childhood Education program at BCC offers several pathways for students to pursue their career goals. Two certificate programs plus two degree programs are available for students with varying needs. Certificates offer stackable courses that may lead to degree opportunities. Courses outline …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-d4405246-a7ea-4946-9cec-d3c30129f94aThe Early Childhood Education program provides several options for students interested in the care and education of young children. Students in the program have opportunities to participate in a variety of community early childhood programs, including Head Start centers, kindergarten classrooms, vol …more
Associate's Degree
Early Childhood Education
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ce-d488fe27-d270-4622-af00-c0f6e66459bcBeing an early childhood educator is more than a job -- it's a calling. But it takes more than love of children for a person to be an effective early childhood educator. Working with very young children is a complex job that requires competency and skill.Early childhood teachers create a healthy, su …more