Early Childhood Education

Program Information Sheet

Description

  • Gain experience operating the MVCTC Preschool for three to five-year-old children and visit area field sites 
  • Use acquired academic concepts of child development and developmentally appropriate practices working directly with children

Work-Based Learning Opportunity - Advanced Placement or Internship

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Curriculum Plan Career Tech courses you will be taking along with college credits and certifications available.

Suggested Skills For Success

Certifications Opportunity to earn the following certifications in this program.

  • Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
  • Communicable Disease Prevention
  • Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention
  • Pediatric First Aid
  • CPR First Aid

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