Early Childhood Instruction, CSC

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 in Head Start preschool classrooms, childcare centers, family child care homes, and before and after school programs. This program also satisfies the level 2 requirements 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.