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Our early childhood experiences influence our personalities and behavior for the rest of our lives, which makes the field of early childhood education one of the most powerful careers for people who want to make a real and lasting difference.
Early Childhood Education professionals can be employed in childcare centers and homes, preschools, infant-toddler programs, in-home visiting programs, libraries, public schools as paraprofessionals, or in hospital or church childcare programs.
Some ECEs specialize in working with children who have physical or developmental disabilities or those with behavioral concerns.
ECEs learn how children learn and develop, not just cognitively, but physically, socially, and emotionally as well.
These professionals design fun and educational games and activities that are appropriate to varying ages, needs, and skills.ECEs need to be creative and resourceful in planning activities, establishing routines, and providing appropriate behavioral correction and guidance.
Good educators build relationships with the parents of the children in their care. So, ECEs must also possess the communication skills necessary for fostering relationships with other adults and caregivers.
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life!
Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for EC occupations through the year 2018 due to the number of preschool-aged children and an increase in working parents and increased awareness of the benefits of Early Education.
Earnings for early childhood educators can vary widely, depending on experience, level of education, type of employer, and geographic location. ECE professionals with a college degree earn higher salaries than those with just a high school diploma.
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For information, please contact Julie Ehle, Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator, at [email protected]
ECE even has it’s own student organization here at MMCC.
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ECE Program at MMCC Early Childhood Education: A Career that Matters!Early Childhood Education professionals nuture and teach young children in a variety of settings:. Child care centers. Early Head Start / Infant-Toddler programs. Preschools / Head Start / GSRP programs . Family and group child care homes. Early elementary and special education programs. Nature programs
They create environments where children can explore and discover, advancing their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
They facilitate activities that stimulate the child’s interests and promote independence, build self-esteem, and create a foundation for lifelong learning.
Communication Skills (Group I) - 6 credit hours ENG 111 Freshman English Composition SPE 101 Fundamentals of Communication OR SPE 257 Public Speaking
Science and Mathematics (Group II) – 6 credit hoursMAT 101 Basic Mathematics SCI 200 Science, Technology & Society
Social Sciences (Group III) – 9 credit hours PSY 101 Intro to Psychology PSY 212 Developmental Psychology OR PSY 281 Behavior Modification SSC 200 The Social Sciences & Contemporary America Society OR Select ONE: ANT 170, POL 201, SOC 101, SOC 250
Humanities and Fine Arts (Group IV) - 3 credit hours HUM 200 Modernity & Culture Society
Applied Arts and Sciences (Group V) - 36 credit hoursCIS 100 Introduction to Information Systems ECE 101 Intro to Early Childhood Education ECE 112 Infancy ECE 113 Early Childhood ECE 114 Interacting with Children, Parent/Adult Child Relations ECE 201 Guidance & Implementation of Programs for Young ChildrenECE 202 Creative Development of the Child ECE 206 Parent, School & Community Involvement ECE 207 Early Childhood Education Practicum ECE 208 Early Childhood Education Administration
Elective – 2-3 credit hours Select ONE: ART 110, ART 245, ECE 150, EDU 107, ENG 222, PSY 281 (except ENG 104 and ENG 110)
A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCECONCENTRATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Note: All courses listed on this program guide must be completed with a minimum grade of “C”. ECE courses require students to show validation of NO evidence of Child Abuse or Neglect per Public Act 68 of 1993 by third week of class. Students are required to obtain a DHS clearance and a TB test before working with children. Must also successfully pass NSOR & ICHAT background checks.
Suggested Sequence of Core CoursesTHIRD SEMESTER ECE 201ECE 202ECE 206
FOURTH SEMESTER ECE 207ECE 208
FIRST SEMESTER ECE 101ECE 112
SECOND SEMESTER ECE 113ECE 114
For information, please contact Julie Ehle Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator: [email protected]
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The ECE program courses transfer to most child development programs at four year institutions for those looking to earn a bachelor degree. ECE courses can also be used in applying for the CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential.
