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Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education (Child Care and Development) teaches students about child development from birth through the early stages. The program focuses on the development of motor skills, as well as social, emotional, and language development. Students study the various stages of childhood, parenting styles, and how effective child care influences development. Coursework is aligned with the Council for Professional Recognition’s national Child Development Associate (CDA) competencies.

Course Sequence:

Level I: Principles of Education and training

Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students use self-knowledge and educational and career information to analyze different careers within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student’s interest area.

    Level II: Human Growth and Development (CDA)

    Human Growth and Development is a theory and field-based examination of human development across the lifespan, emphasizing research, theoretical perspectives, and typical physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones.

    Level III: Instructional Practices (CDA)

    Instructional Practices is a theory and field-based course that provides students with background knowledge in the principles of effective teaching and training practices to obtain the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Students completing their field experience work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles

    Level IV: Practicum in Education & Training (CDA)

      Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students the opportunity to demonstrate their background knowledge of child development principles and principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students completing their field experience work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles

        Schools offering Early Childhood Education

        Columbia Heights Education Campus

        Roosevelt STAY High School


        Associated Industry Jobs/Careers:

        • Child Care Workers
        • Education Administrators
        • Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
        • Librarians
        • Preschool Teachers
        • School Psychologists
        • Special Education Teachers

        Associated College Majors:

        • Child Care Management
        • Education
        • Human Development and Family Studies
        • Language Arts Teacher Education
        • Psychology
        • Special Education

        Associated Industry-Recognized Certifications:

        • Council for Professional Recognition Certified Child Development Associate (CDA)