Early Childhood Instruction, CSC

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Length: 16 credits

Purpose: This program is an introduction to the field, designed to provide entry-level competencies documented by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and NAEYC’s Standards for Initial Early Childhood Professional Preparation. Graduates are qualified to work as a assistant teacher in childcare centers, family child care homes, and before and after school programs. This program also satisfies the level 2 requirement for Virginia’s Quality Rating and Improvement System.

Program Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to:

observe and document a student’s developmental and academic levels
identify ethical and professional guidelines when working in the early childhood field

Program Requirements

CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music and Movement to Children Credits: 3
CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Setting Credits: 3
CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children Credits: 3
EDU 235 - Health, Safety, and Nutritional Education Credits: 3
SDV 100 - College Success Skills Credits: 1

Early Childhood Instruction, CSC

Program Requirements

Total Credits: 16

Minimum Required for Certificate: 16 Credits