COMM 201 — CSCI 110, INSC 260 or INSC 275)
Total Credits Required for Degree: 60 credits Early Childhood Education The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare individuals as skilled Early Childhood Education professionals. Graduates will meet state licensing standards for immediate entry into the field or to transfer to a four year institution. The coursework combines theory and practical experiences based on standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In conjunction with the Early C hildhood Education program, Spring Point Children’s Center provides quality educational experiences for preschool children, ages 3 to 5. This on -campus, NAEYC accredited center is a valuable resource providing a laboratory setting for students in the program. Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education program, graduates will be able to: Promote child development and learning Build family and community relationships Observe, document, and assess to support young children and families Demonstrate developmentally effective approaches Apply content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum Demonstrate professional characteristics SMCC Learning Outcomes are drawn from: NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Early Childhood Education Admission Requirements For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of the website at http://www.smccme.edu/apply. High School or post -secondary coursework