Early Childhood Education, A.S.

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Early Childhood Education offers an opportunity to refresh and increase knowledge and competencies. Others who wish to explore and/or gain entry into the expanding child care and early education field can acquire practical experience as well as a basic preprofessional education. Parents can build knowledge and skills through parenting classes offered as part of this program.

Note: In addition to the required courses, participants will be required to have a current certificate in first aid and infant, child and adult CPR. This certification must be earned no earlier than one term prior to graduation.

Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Florida Residents

60 Credit Hours x $126.33 per credit hour
Total $7,579.80

Non-Florida Residents

60 Credit Hours x $428.83 per credit hour
Total $25,729.80

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Identify and discuss developmental tasks relative to the various stages of development of young children.
Analyze appropriate guidance and management techniques relative to the various stages of development of young children.
Develop developmentally and culturally appropriate activities that will facilitate all areas of development in young children, including children with special needs.
Analyze community resources to make recommendations to families of young children with various needs.
Apply NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct in practica experiences.

Program Length, Format, and Curriculum

Most professional core courses are offered once per academic year as full-semester courses. Professional core courses are offered as either hybrid or online. The program can be completed in five (5) semesters if enrolled as a full-time student.

Professional Core Courses

CHD1220 CD/TEACHERS (3 credit hours)
CHD2381 ED YNG THINKER (3 credit hours)
EDF1005 INTRO EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
EEC1601 OBS & RCRDNG BH (3 credit hours)
EEC2200 CURRICULUM (3 credit hours)
EEC2401 HOME CHILD EDUC (3 credit hours)
EEC2520 FOUNDATIONS CC (3 credit hours)
EEC2940 PRACTICUM 1 (4 credit hours)
EEC2941 PRACTICUM 2 (4 credit hours)
EEC2942 PRACTICUM 3 (4 credit hours)
EEX1600 CLASSROOM MGT (3 credit hours)
EEX2010 SPECIAL NEEDS (3 credit hours)
HUN1410 NUTR FOR CHLDRN (3 credit hours)
RED2010 READ LAN ART EL (3 credit hours)

Performance Standards

After successfully completing the program, the students will be able to perform the following:

Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
Understand individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
Work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and create learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
Understand how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
Understand and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
Plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
Understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

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Early Childhood Education, A.S.

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