Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to support children’s development and learning in context.
2. Students will demonstrate their ability to create positive family-teacher partnerships.
3. Students will demonstrate their ability to observe, document, and assess child development and learning.
4. Students will demonstrate their understanding of developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate teaching practices.
5. Students will demonstrate knowledge, application, and integration of academic content in the early childhood curriculum.
6. Students will demonstrate professionalism as an early childhood educator.
Program Information
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.
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.
Program Notes
*Staff Credential (formerly known as CDAE) meets requirements for EEC 1001 , EEC 2300 and CHD 1220 .
**Distance Learning Option Available.
All courses must be passed with a C or better for credit toward degree completion.
Recommended A.S. Early Childhood Education Electives or any general education transferable elective:
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