The Early Childhood Education program teaches you how to create safe, engaging learning environments for young children, birth to third grade. You study child development, teaching methods, health and nutrition, and early language and literacy.
Through supervised practicum experiences, you observe, plan and lead activities in real early childhood settings.
This program also provides a strong foundation if you plan to transfer to a four-year college and pursue a bachelor’s degree.
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The Early Childhood Education program prepares you for careers working with young children in child care centers, preschools and early learning programs. It can also serve as the first step toward transferring to a four-year college to earn a bachelor degree.
The Early Childhood Education Certificate provides the coursework needed to meet Child Development Associate (CDA) professional education hours in the preschool area.
You learn the skills needed to support learning and development in early childhood classrooms. This certificate prepares you to assist teachers working with children from preschool through third grade.
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The Early Childhood Education Certificate provides the coursework needed to meet Child Development Associate (CDA) professional education hours in the infant and toddler area. You learn skills to support the development and care of young children.
This certificate prepares you to assist in infant and toddler early learning settings.
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This certificate prepares you to work as a Title I, Special Education (SPED), or Early Childhood paraprofessional in Nebraska school districts. It meets the state’s assessment and mastery requirements for paraeducator positions.
Graduates are prepared to support teachers and assist students in classroom settings.
The Early Childhood Education Diploma prepares you with the skills and knowledge needed to work with young children. You learn how to plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for children from birth through age eight.
This training prepares you for careers in a variety of early childhood education settings.
The Early Childhood Education program prepares you to create developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children. You learn how to build supportive relationships with families and communities while creating enriching environments for children.
The program also emphasizes professionalism in early childhood education.
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