(60 credit hours)
The Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education prepares students for a variety of careers in the area of early childhood. The coursework of this program focuses on the development, care and education of young children. Students may choose from specialization tracks in the following areas: Infant-Toddler, Preschool, Child Development Early Intervention and Child Care Center Management.
Graduates may pursue a career as a:
- Child Care Director
- Child Care Teacher
- Infant/Toddler Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- Assistant Teacher
- Licensing Specialist
- Public School Paraprofessional
- Parent Educator
- Resource and Referral Specialist
- Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist
The opportunities for employment in the field of early childhood education are numerous. Graduates may find employment in Head Start Programs, Early Head Start Programs, private and public prekindergarten programs, the public school system, nonprofit agencies, Department of Children and Families, resource and referral agencies and school readiness coalitions.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will present information about the importance of play to early childhood development.
2. Students will demonstrate their understanding of child development, determine factors influencing the child, and create a plan of action to support the child.
3. Students will analyze assessment data to create a plan to communicate with parents and a plan of action to help support the child’s needs.
4. Students will create a 2-week curriculum module.
5. Students will create a newsletter reflecting their personal beliefs on various aspects of the early childhood classroom.
6. Students will write a reflection about the internship experience.
To be officially considered for this program a student must:
- have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
- complete application to FGC,
- take a placement exam if not exempt by State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315.
Students at Florida Gateway College develop and set their schedules with the assistance of an advisor.
The following is the A.S. Early Childhood Education sequence of courses:
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