Early Childhood Education ECE.S.AAS

Associate of Applied Science - 63 Credit Hours

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Education
Effective as of Fall 2018

What is the program about?

This program provides the knowledge, skills and competencies important to an entry-level teacher working with, or planning to work with, young children. The program includes the academic preparation required by the Ohio Department of Education to meet Pre-Kindergarten Associate Teacher Licensure standards. Students interested in completing this degree program must get department approval to declare major. Students must successfully pass a full criminal background investigation before enrolling in the final practicum course. A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses.

Program Outcomes

• Utilize developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families.
• Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum.
• Identify resources and apply techniques for building diverse family and community relationships.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to promote child development and learning.
• Observe, document and assess to support young children and families.
• Demonstrate responsibility for professional behavior, professional growth and professional involvement.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as pre-kindergarten associate licensed teachers, child care center directors, infant-toddler teachers, and paraprofessionals in public schools or as school age child care coordinators.

Transferability

Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions.

Prerequisites

• Approval of Department

Credentials

The Early Childhood Education associate degree program has received approval and renewed approval (2017) by the Ohio Department of Education to provide the educational requirements for the PreKindergarten Teaching License.