Early Childhood Education (A.A.)

In the Early Childhood Education program, you will develop knowledge, skills, and experience to help you work effectively with children and families. These are based on industry skill standards and the five areas of professional competency in Vermont: child development, family and community, teaching and learning, health and safety, professionalism and program organization.

How Our Degree Works

Coursework includes the theoretical study of how children learn and strategies for
educating children in a holistic manner suited to their development and individual needs. The program requires a field placement in an early education environment where you will gain hands-on experience and explore future career connections. You will round out your degree with elective courses in an area of interest to you such as curriculum development, early literacy, program management, creative learning, children’s literature, or family advocacy.

In CCV’s Early Childhood Education program, you will develop the knowledge, skills,
and experience to help you work effectively with children and families based on early
childhood standards in Vermont. We help you to gain your degree by providing flexible
scheduling of classes for adult learners and a wide variety of online courses developed
specifically for this program. Learners in this program will also complete a field internship that provides key experience and knowledge for directing a child care center, teaching in a preschool setting, working in a social services agency, or transferring into a 4-year program of study.

Career & Transfer Options

More than 5,000 early educators provide services to children in Vermont and there is a
high demand for well-trained early educators. Our graduates easily find employment in the field and are in a good position to continue their studies beyond the associate degree. Our transfer agreements make it possible to transfer seamlessly to a number of four-year colleges, including:
• Goddard College
• Lyndon State College
• University of Vermont

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