Early Childhood Education

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Do you enjoy working with young children?  Do you want to "touch the future" in the life of a child?  Would you like to run your own preschool or day care center?  If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then SC4's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program may be perfect for you. The care and education of young children is one of the most important professions you can choose.  Child care and early education is a rapidly growing field with a wide range of job possibilities.

The ECE programs here at SC4 provide experiences to prepare you to work in day care centers, nursery schools, preschools, public schools (as paraprofessionals, before and after school programs, licensed child care homes, and programs such as Head Start.

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• Principles and patterns of growth and development of children
• Current practices and trends in early childhood education
• Child-centered programs and practices
• Appropriate guidance techniques
• Developing productive relationships with parents and families
• Hands-on experience working directly with young children
• Thirteen functional areas as outlined by the CDA National Credentialing Program

Full-time Faculty

Adjunct Faculty:  03/FA
(To reach an adjunct faculty member, call SC4's main line at 810.984.3881 and ask for their voice mailbox.)

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