(C55220A)
This curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning environments with children of various abilities. Students will combine learned theories, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with exceptional early childhood classrooms.
Coursework includes infancy and preschool growth and development: physical/nutritional needs of children; communication skills with families and children; design and implementation of an appropriate adaptive curriculum; and other related topics.
Students should be prepared to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate adaptive curriculum in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and childcare programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start Programs, and other educational programs.
This program can be completed fully online.