Statement of Purpose
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The Early
Childhood Development Associate Degree Program is designed to
prepare qualified individuals in the field of early childhood
development and education. Graduates will meet the needs of the
early childhood community prepared as professionals ready to assume
positions as early childhood teachers or assistants, program
administrators, family service workers or continue their formal and
informal educational path in a related field of study. |
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Program Learning
Outcomes
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To accomplish these goals the Early Childhood
Development Program endorses the following student learning
outcomes: |
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Evaluate, demonstrate and promote child
development and learning through healthy and appropriate
environments for all children. |
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Support family and community relationship building
involvement in children’s development. |
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Observe, document and assess support for young
children and families
for positive child development. |
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Design, implement and evaluate teaching and
learning experiences that promote positive best practices for
all young children. |
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Utilize and support an integrated curriculum
that promotes inquiry based teaching and learning.
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Build upon a professional place in the early
childhood community through collaboration, advocacy and informed
resources. |
