Child care is an in-demand profession with financial incentives to help a new business get started. Being an early childhood education professional is a rewarding career that allows the opportunity to be your own boss, connect with children, and impact the future. In fact, for someone who loves children, it may not feel like a job at all.
Program Options
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Health Assessment and Negative TB Skin Test Result (use form CCl.009)
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Background Check – See Instructions here |
Technical Certificate:
| ECE 100 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education (KCOG ECE1010) | 3 |
| ECE 101 | Child Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Child Development and Care | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Building Relationships with Families and Communities | 3 |
| HHS 268 | FA/Heart Saver (KCOG HSC1040) | 2 |
| PY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PY 150 | Developmental Psychology (KCOG PSY2020) | 3 |
| ECE 150 | Creative Play for Child Development | 3 |
| ECE 151 | Teaching and Caring for the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECE 152 | Interaction Techniques in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| ECE 153 | Childcare Internship I | 2 |
| General Ed Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Total Technical Certification Hours | 34 |
Associate in Applied Science:
| PY 200 | Childhood Growth & Development (KCOG PSY2030) | 3 |
| ECE 200 | Laws, Regulations, and Operations of a Childcare Facility | 3 |
| ECE 201 | Supervision & Management in Child Care Facilities | 3 |
| General Education (Recommend 2 courses) | 7-8 | |
| ECE 250 | Early Numeracy and Science | 3 |
| ECE 251 | Early Childhood Language and Literacy | 3 |
| ECE 252 | Childcare Internship II | 3 |
| General Ed (Recommend 2 courses) | 6 | |
| Total Associates Hours | 65 |
Required General Education Course Options:
| English for Tech Professions or Composition I | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communications or Public Speaking | 3 |
| College Algebra or Essentials Math | 3 |
| Physical Science, Biology w/ Lab, Chemistry with Lab | 4-5 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Career Opportunities
Technical Certification
- Family Child Care Assistant
- Childcare Worker
- Preschool Teacher
- Teaching Assistant/ Para Educator
- Head Start/ Early Start Assistant
- After School Care
- Nanny
Associate’s Degree
- Family Child Care Educator
- Childcare Administrator/ Director
- Preschool Manager / Director
- Substitute Teacher
- Head Start/ Early Start Teacher
- Learning & Development Coordinator
- Continue to Bachelor’s Degree
Program Faculty
Nancy Robinson
Early Childhood Education Instructor
Program Information & Resources
ECE Cost Sheet 23-24
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ECE High school Students 23-24
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