Early Childhood Education is a career option that has increased in demand. This expanding field is seeking potential students with keen observation skills, a talent for human insight, clear communication skills, and respect for children and families.
If the following profile describes you, then a career in Early Childhood Education may be in your future:
- I enjoy being around young children.
- I like creating learning activities that help children grow.
- I am interested in child development stages and growth.
- I get a kick out of seeing children grasp new concepts.
Program Outcomes:
At Blackhawk Technical College, you will develop the skills needed to address the creative challenges you will face in working with young children:
- ECE 1. Apply child development theory to practice.
- ECE 2. Cultivate relationships with children, family, and the community.
- ECE 3. Assess child growth and development.
- ECE 4. Use best practices in teaching and learning.
- ECE 5. Demonstrate professionalism.
- ECE 6. Integrate health, safety, and nutrition practices.
Early Childhood Associate Degree graduates will meet the state educational requirements to be a Child Care Teacher in a licensed group early childhood center for children ages 2 weeks to 10 years old.
Physical information needs to be completed before the start of school. Practicum students must meet DCF requirements for information disclosure records and background record checks.