The Early Childhood Associate curriculum prepares individuals to work with children
from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will
combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the
supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication
skills with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language,
physical/motor, social/emotional and creative development of young children.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in
early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child
care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start
programs, and school age programs.
Contact person: Caroline Hardee:
Lead
Instructor,
Early Childhood Office: Building 11, Room 28D Phone: (252) 940-6368 Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 - 11:00 or by appointment.
Jane McCotter: Instructor,
Early Childhood
Office: Building 11, Room
28B
Phone: (252) 940-6365
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri-11:00-12:00 noon or by appointment