
Eary Childhood Education/High / Scope Approach Track (2360)

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At a Glance
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This degree program provides the student with a thorough background in all aspects of child development as well as expanding his or her classroom knowledge into practical hands-on teaching experience. |
Employment Opportunities |
Students who complete this program can seek educator, caregiver or manager positions within licensed child care centers; in private and public school settings and in after-school/mentoring programs, such as Head Start. Head Start is a federal program that requires its teachers to have earned at least an A.S. or A.A. degree.
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| Career Path Notes |
Students who have earned their Child Development Associate Certification at PBCC are eligible to receive nine credits that can be applied toward an A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education.
PBCC offers four College Credit Certificates that can apply toward the A.S. in Early Childhood Education: Child Care Center Management, Infant/Toddler, Pre-School and School Age.
The A.S. degree is a two-year, terminal degree and only some of the credits from coursework can be transferred to a four-year program at this time. If you are interested in a four-year degree, please find out more about an associate in arts (A.A.) degree. |