Early Childhood Development, CSC

This is a G3-eligible program. Click here to learn more.

Program Description/Purpose: Designed to prepare students for working in an early childhood development setting.

Occupational Outcomes:  Possible occupations for graduates include instructional assistants, preschool, and childcare workers.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of children’s environments based on the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) standards.
2. Students will apply formal child observation and documentation techniques, analyzing the results for each child’s strengths and weaknesses in each developmental domain.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to write effective lesson plans based on state standards, incorporating play, differentiated instruction, and family engagement.

• Courses are listed by the semester they are usually offered.
• Course availability in a given semester may vary.
• You can change the order or number of classes each semester, but taking fewer classes in a semester will mean more semesters to finish the program.
• Please discuss your plan with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.