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Early Childhood Education -
Associate's
The Early Childhood Education Associate Degree is designed to prepare students for careers in early childhood education. Early childhood educators work in preschools, childcare centers, school-age programs and in public schools with children through the age of 8. In addition, the coursework provides students with opportunities to study and apply their understanding in emergent literacy, and in documenting observations and using the data to plan lessons to meet the needs of the children. Students will focus on the creation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction and assessment in their classrooms.
Upon completion of the program, the student will have a strong background in the growth and development of young children, understand how children learn, be aware of the diversity in our population, be able to observe children and use the data to plan developmentally appropriate instructional experiences, and understand the roles of the teacher, the family and the school community in early childhood education.
Southwest Florida College is listening to employers! We have an advisory board for each one of our programs that is comprised of representatives from local leading businesses. We meet with our advisory boards on a regular basis to find out what employers expect from our graduates. Below is a list of organizations that make up the Education program's advisory board.
Lee County Public Schools
Patriot Elementary
Bonita Springs Charter School
Diplomat Elementary
