Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood 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.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include
child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school age programs.
CCC&TI offers several different educational programs in this area:
- Associate's Degree (A.A.S.)
- Diploma
- Certificate: Child Care Operator
- Certificate: School-Age Provider
- Certificate: Teacher Caregiver
- Certificate: Infant/Toddler
Emphasis is placed on :
- child growth and development
- physical/nutritional needs of children
- care and guidance of children
- communication skills with parents and children
For more information about course descriptions or required courses, refer to the current CCC&TI Course Catalog and its corresponding Addendum. Courses in the Early Childhood program are taught during the day and evening, and some courses are available through Distance Learning.
Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, " Employment of child care workers is projected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2014. The growth in demand for child care workers will be moderated, however, by an increasing emphasis on early childhood education programs.There also is likely to be a rise in enrollment in private preschools as the value of formal education before kindergarten becomes more widely accepted. Since the majority of workers in these programs are classified as preschool teachers, this growth in preschool enrollment will mean that relatively fewer child care workers will be needed for children old enough to participate in preschool." ((Visited 2006, Aug. 17)).
To learn more about employment outlook and work enviroment in the Early Childhood Education field, go to
- Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook or
- DISCOVER/ACT career exploration tool
Program Information
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| Explore careers you will qualify for: | |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program | 11-9031.00 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2011.00 |
| Child Care Workers | 39-9011.00 |
| Cost for Program: Tuition and fees: Books and supplies: |
$2,959.50 $1,421 |
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Student Information: Percentage of Students enrolled in 2010-2011 who graduated the program in 2011: Median loan debt for students enrolled in 2010-2011 : |
TBA None Reported |
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| Explore careers you will qualify for: | |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program | 11-9031.00 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2011.00 |
| Child Care Workers | 39-9011.00 |
| Cost for Program: Tuition and fees: Books and supplies: |
$1,245 $517 |
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Student Information: Percentage of Students enrolled in 2010-2011 who graduated the program in 2011: Median loan debt for students enrolled in 2010-2011 : |
TBA None Reported |
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| Explore careers you will qualify for: | |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program | 11-9031.00 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2011.00 |
| Child Care Workers | 39-9011.00 |
| Cost for Program: Tuition and fees: Books and supplies: |
$1,245 $550 |
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Student Information: Percentage of Students enrolled in 2010-2011 who graduated the program in 2011: Median loan debt for students enrolled in 2010-2011 : |
TBA None Reported |
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| Explore careers you will qualify for: | |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program | 11-9031.00 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2011.00 |
| Child Care Workers | 39-9011.00 |
| Cost for Program: Tuition and fees: Books and supplies: |
$1,245 $559 |
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Student Information: Percentage of Students enrolled in 2010-2011 who graduated the program in 2011: Median loan debt for students enrolled in 2010-2011 : |
TBA None Reported |
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| Explore careers you will qualify for: | |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program | 11-9031.00 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 25-2011.00 |
| Child Care Workers | 39-9011.00 |
| Cost for Program: Tuition and fees: Books and supplies: |
$1,245 $643 |
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Student Information: Percentage of Students enrolled in 2010-2011 who graduated the program in 2011: Median loan debt for students enrolled in 2010-2011 : |
TBA None Reported |
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