Early Childhood Education
First-year Early Childhood Education students operate a laboratory nursery school under the direction of the program’s teacher. The nursery school, located at the Career and Technical Education Center, gives students practical experience working with three- and four-year-old children. Second-year students gain practical experience working in two 10-week internships at local kindergarten classrooms, day-care centers or special education programs.
Early Childhood Education Tour
Skills Covered
- Child Growth and Development
- Environment
- Curriculum
- Health and Safety
- Guidance
- Observation and Assessment
- Professionalism
- Leadership
Internship Experiences
- Laboratory Nursery School
- Local Child Care Centers
- Elementary Schools (pre-K - grade 2)
Opportunities for Additional Education in the Field
- Office of Child and Family Services Certification Training - Foundations in Health and Safety
- Mandated Reporter
- Supervision of Children
Potential Careers with CTE Training
- Child Care Aide
- Playground Monitor
- Child-Friendly Businesses (Ex. Billy Beez)
- Camp Counselor
- Children's store
Potential Careers with Additional Training
- Teacher
- School Counselor
- Therapist
- Child Care Coordinator
- Child Care Worker
- Human Services Career