(Students are required to take Freshman Seminar if they score below a 19 on the ACT test in reading, math or writing or comparable scores on the COMPASS test. )
Graduates completing the associate degree in Early Childhood Development will have the competence to enrich the lives of young children. An associate degree and two certificate options are available in this program.
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Students need good written and oral communication skills.
Students should enjoy working with young children.
Students need to complete all developmental courses before attempting program specific courses.
The first course a student is advised to take is Early Childhood Competencies, which is an introductory course that covers the competencies necessary for meeting the needs of young children.
Students should take classes when offered as some classes are only offered certain semesters.
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Students gain practical laboratory experience working with young children at the on-site, nationally-accredited Earle Love Child Study Center.
The Early Childhood Development Student Organization awards a scholarship to an outstanding student in the program each year.