Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments.
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Throughout the Early Childhood Education program, students will gain knowledge and understanding of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and ways to effectively communicate with parents, children, and other professionals in the field. Learning opportunities and course assignments provide students with a strong foundation in evidenced-based and current principles to work with children, families, and the community. Students will show competency in the program by integrating learned theories with practice in early childhood settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Students who earn an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education will have opportunities to work in a variety of early childhood settings or potentially go further towards a Bachelor's degree in Child Development/Early Childhood or the Birth-Kindergarten Licensure. Students who wish to purse a Bachelor's beyond the AAS in Early Childhood should work with their advisor closely.
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate degrees. Degree-granting
institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College may be
directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Time to Complete
Full Time Student
25 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Part Time Student
25 Classes, 11 Semesters, 4 Year
CCP Student
18 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 years
Skills You Will Learn
Early Childhood Development, Community Resources, Learning Practices, Building Partnerships, Screening & Assessment, Documentation, Communication Skills
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
25 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Part Time Student
25 Classes, 11 Semesters, 4 Years
CCP Student
18 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 years
Skills You Will Learn
Early Childhood Development, Community Resources, Learning Practices, Building Partnerships, Screening & Assessment, Documentation, Communication Skills
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
24 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Part Time Student
24 Classes, 10 Semesters, 3.5 Years
CCP Student
17 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 years
Skills You Will Learn
Early Childhood Development, Community Resources, Learning Practices, Building Partnerships, Screening & Assessment, Documentation, Communication Skills
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
14 Classes, 4 Semesters, 1.5 Years
Part Time Student
14 Classes, 6 Semesters, 2 Years
CCP Student
9 Classes, 4 Semesters, 1.5 years
Skills You Will Learn
Early Childhood Development, Community Resources, Learning Practices, Building Partnerships, Screening & Assessment, Documentation, Communication Skills
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
6 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Years
Part Time Student
6 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Years
CCP Student
2 Classes, 1 Semesters, .5 years
Skills You Will Learn
Child and Family Services, Childhood Development, Health, Safety Practices, Childhood Nutrition, School-Age Development and Play
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
2 Semesters, 1 Year
Skills You Will Learn
Child Development, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusive Classroom, Children with Exceptionalities,
and Learners with Behavior Disorders
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
6 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Years
Part Time Student
6 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Years
CCP Student
3 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 years
Skills You Will Learn
Childhood Development, Guidance, Health and Safety Practices, Emotional and Behavioral Development, Working with Exceptional Children
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
6 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Years
Part Time Student
6 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Years
CCP Student
1 Classes, 1 Semester, .5 years
Skills You Will Learn
Infant and Toddler Development, Child and Family Services, Health ans Safety Practices, Effective Nutrition
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
5 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Years
Part Time Student
5 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Years
CCP Student
Completed Through CCP
Skills You Will Learn
Child and Family Services, Childhood Development, Health and Safety Practices, Effective Nutrition, Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
5 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Years
Part Time Student
5 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Years
CCP Student
2 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 years
Skills You Will Learn
Effective Administration of Early Childhood Programs, Child & Family Services, Health and Safety Practices, Effective Nutrition
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
5 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Year
Part Time Student
5 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Year
CCP Student
Completed Through CCP
Skills You Will Learn
Childhood Guidance, Working with Children & Families, Childhood Development, Health and Safety Practices, Effective Nutrition
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