The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for employment or continued advanced coursework in childcare and other early education areas. Students receive instruction in the operation of a licensed preschool center located on the Tri-County campus for children 18 months through five years of age. This program also provides students the opportunities to evaluate their interest in teaching and other human service careers requiring a high level of personal interaction. Besides on-campus experience, students have the opportunity to intern or be early-placed at an off-campus institution. Real-life experiences and quality training remain the keys to our students’ successes. Students have the opportunity to belong and participate in the FCCLA student organization.
- Communication skills
- Child development
- Planning and record keeping
- Maintaining a safe, healthful and educational environment
- Preschool classroom management Interaction skills at appropriate level
- Nutrition
- Cooperative efforts with social service agencies
- Laws required for childcare center operations
- Childcare and guidance strategies
- Computer operations
- Leadership development
- Child abuse and neglect
- First aid
- CPR
- Communicable diseases
- Associate’s degree in early childhood education
- Bachelor’s and master’s degree in early childhood education
- Teaching certification or license
sframe@tricountyhightech.com
740.753.3511 or 800.637.6508