Early Childhood Education

Program Description

The Early Childhood Education program provides the following training and experience:

• Different stages of growth and development in small children


• Nutrition


• Program Planning and management


• Safety


• Behavior guidance and play activities


• Child abuse and neglect


• Laws, regulations and policies relating to child care service


• Parent-child personal relationships


• Practical experience with onsite preschool (180 hours per year)

Careers in the Early Childhood Education Field

• Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program


• Preschool Teachers, except Special Education


• Child Care Workers

Articulation Agreements

Students who meet all the requirements of the Tech Prep Program will receive credit and admission preference into these Post Secondary Programs:

• Mount Aloysius College


• Penn College of Technology (an affiliate of Penn State)

Certifications

Students in the Early Childhood Education program are eligible for:

• Pennsylvania Skills Certificate


• CDA Ready Certification