Programs of Study
Early Childhood Education (A55220)
| Description | The Wachovia Early Childhood Education Program is named in appreciation for a gift from the bank to the CPCC Foundation’s Winning Partnership Campaign in 1996. There is growing recognition of the importance of early childhood education among both corporate and governmental leadership. The Early Childhood Education 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 |
| Award | The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education is awarded by the College upon completion of this program. |
| Admissions | a. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. b. Complete form and placement tests. c. Meet with a college counselor for interpretation of placement scores, declare program goals/major, and receive the name of the assigned Early Childhood faculty advisor. d. Meet with your Early Childhood faculty advisor. |
| Notes | CPCC has an articulation agreement with UNC-Charlotte which allows students to transfer to UNC-C upon completion of the A.A.S. degree in Early Childhood and an additional science course with a lab from CPCC. This agreement allows students to complete a B. |
| Additional Information | Program Accreditation All Early Childhood courses may be applied for training/ education hours required by the North Carolina Division of Child Development. Courses are offered for North Carolina Early Childhood, School-Age, and Administrative Credentials. |
| Contact Info | The Early Childhood Education program is in the Nursing, Human Services, and Early Childhood Education Division. For more information, check the Early Childhood webpage at www.cpcc.edu/nursing_human_services/Early_Childhood or call 704.330.6764. |
| Web Site | www.cpcc.edu/nursing_human_services |
| Course Requirements |
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