The mission of the Early Childhood Education Department is to provide students
with the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively and professionally with
young children, their families, and their communities. The Department’s goals are to
educate students in the following areas: child development and education, family and community relationships, interagency cooperation and referrals, cross-cultural
awareness, curriculum development and implementation, child assessment, and
professional behavior. The GBC Early Childhood Program combines practicum
experience with coursework so students can practice learned skills, obtain reflective
feedback, and grow professionally.
Successful completion of the Early Childhood Education certificate of achievement
is designed to qualify students for such employment opportunities as assistants,
teachers, and directors in child care centers, preschools, and as home day care
providers.
Program Requirements
| Program Outcomes |
Graduates of the certificate of achievement degree in Early Childhood Education will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Apply knowledge of how children develop and learn in order to support and promote the holistic development of children from birth to age eight.
- Utilize cultural and linguistic knowledge to create environments, experiences, and family relationships that affirm and respect diversity.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies based on knowledge of individual children, the community, and integrated curriculum goals and content.
- Develop and implement individual and group guidance and problem-solving techniques in order to foster positive social and emotional development in children from birth to age eight.
- Establish and maintain safe and healthy learning environments for children.
- Demonstrate positive communication skills in order to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with families and other professionals.
- Engage in reflective practice and develop professional partnerships to advance practices in the field of early childhood education.
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Suggested Course Sequence
| NOTICE: The following sequence is simply a suggestion and may not be appropriate
for all students. For example, some students will have to take from one to four developmental
courses before they are prepared to take specific college level courses. Many students will
need to take fewer courses each semester due to obligations in their lives. Full-time status
is 12 credits per semester, but many programs provide students with the flexibility of taking
fewer credits. Meeting with an adviser is crucial to establishing the best course sequence
for each student. |
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