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 an 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 Career Studies Certificate: 16 Credits