Early Childhood Education
About
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs.
Potential Careers
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.
Child, Family and School Social Workers
Childcare Workers
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
