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Prepares students to work in child care centers, Head Start programs, nursery schools, and as self-employed family child care providers or nannies. Program courses fulfill the educational requirements for senior staff, group leader, and director and also meet the Maryland child care credential and state requirements.
Courses
- COMM 102 — Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 105 — Small Group Communication
- ECED 101 — Child Development & Behavior
- ECED 105 — Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECED 110 — Early Childhood Special Education
- ECED 125 — Methods and Materials in Early Childhood
- ECED 135 — Infants & Toddlers Development and Care
- ECED 145 — Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
- ECED 155 — Activities for the School-Age Child
- ECED 205 — Administration of Child Development Centers
- ECED 215 — Understanding and Guiding the Young Child's Behavior
- ECED 225 — Language & Literacy Development in Early Childhood
- ECED 235 — Diversity and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
- EDUC 230 — Foundations of Special Education
- EDUC 240 — Processes and Acquisition of Reading
- ENGL 101 — English Composition
- HLTH 160 — Stress Management
- INTR 103 — Internship
- PSYC 101 — General Psychology