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Early Childhood Education Career Track AAS
Wake Tech Course ID: A55220C
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age 8 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 the following:
- Child growth and development
- Physical/ nutritional needs of children
- Care and guidance of children
- Communication skills with families 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 programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs and school-age programs.
Career Outlook
USA
Wake County
*Estimated job growth over 10 years.
Completion Earns:
AAS - Associate in Applied ScienceTotal Credits:
70Campus Availability:
Course Format(s):
Financial Aid:
Yes, financial aid is available for this programCourses Sequence:
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