Early Childhood Education -- Offered at the Bush Campus only

This course prepares you to work in a daycare center as an early childhood assistant. In cooperation with the Head Start Program, located only at the Bush Campus, you’ll work with children aged six weeks to 12 years to assist you in developing vital job skills. As part of this program you’ll participate, with teacher’s approval, in a public or private school classroom.

As an Early Childhood student, you’ll be prepared to seek employment as a private-care nanny, in public and private daycare centers and in agencies serving the disabled. You’ll also be well–prepared to continue your education in early childhood education or elementary education or to establish your own home or family day care program.

Course Content:

• Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• Setting Up Your Own Preschool
• Special Education: Middle Aged Children Planning & Developmental Activities
• Observation, Guidance and Discipline
• Planning, Participation & Assessment for 4- and 5-Year-Olds
• Professional Development & School-to-Work Transition

Related College Studies:

• Two-year degree in Human Services
• Four-year degree in Elementary Education/Social Work/Special Education

Articulation Agreements With:

• Broome Community College
• Corning Community College
• Sullivan Community College
• Pennsylvania College of Technology
• SUNY Cobleskill

Integrated Academic Credits (over two years):

• English (1 credit)