Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Department

Degrees and Certificates

Program Data for NAEYC

Early Childhood Education Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Analyze current requirements and standards for early childhood educators and early care and education programs.

• Design daily schedules and classroom interactions with children consistent with current knowledge of child development.

• Document and assess the needs of individual children in early care and education settings.

• Plan and implement classroom-based activities consistent with a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and coworkers verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical standards required to function successfully in early care and education programs.