Early Childhood Education

Program outcomes

Students who complete a degree in Early Childhood Education should be able to:

• Document knowledge and understanding of essential aspects of NAEYC professional standards and competency areas with a focus on birth through age eight.
• Incorporate pedagogical content knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and assessment practices by applying, expanding, and integrating knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to age 8.
• Design developmentally appropriate early learning environments that support learning for children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
• Plan and provide learning experiences with appropriate supporting educational materials for young children in the four Early Childhood settings: infant/toddler program, family/home child care program, preschool program and a kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade classroom.
• Identify, use, and refer individuals to credible professional resources to better serve children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
• Apply content knowledge and skills learned throughout the program to pursue further education and acquire, meet, or maintain state licensing regulations for employees, facilities, and programs.