Early Care and Education
Graduates of the Early Childhood Development Programs find employment in child care centers, preschools, Head Start programs, public schools, and private kindergartens. Working as a nanny, serving as a public school teacher assistant, and opening a private or family child care center, are also employment options.
Positions in a child care setting may include teacher assistants, lead teachers, assistant directors, and directors or owners/operators. Graduates may also find employment in various agencies, programs and entities that serve children and their families.
The Early Childhood Development Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the area of early childhood development. The certificate courses provide basic knowledge of child growth and development.
The Child Care Management Certificate will prepare or enhance an individual for an administrative position in a child care setting. The program includes studies in areas of administration, management, child development, curriculum, health, safety, nutrition, and family/community relations.
The Teacher Assistant Certificate is designed to prepare students to work with children focusing on ages 3 through 8 specially. The certificate prepares students to work in private preschool settings, religious based preschool settings, public schools, and private schools. The certificate focuses on curriculum, child development, health, safety, nutrition, family and community relations, as well as language and literacy.
For more information, visit the Early Childhood Development program page or view the program standards.