Program Graduate Follow-Ups
(data collected 6 months after graduation)
2024 Graduates
100% enrolled in college
37.5% employed
2023 Graduates
81.8% enrolled in college
63.6% employed
2022 Graduates
55.6% enrolled in college
66.7% employed
2021 Graduates
71.4% enrolled in college
28.6% employed
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
Foundations of Education and Training: Examine the goals of education and training as well as environments in which education and training are delivered. They will identify learners’ and stakeholders’ roles, rights and responsibilities in educational systems; assess legal and ethical issues related to education; and determine careers of interest in education and training. Employability skills and state requirements for becoming an educator will also be addressed.
Communities, Schools and Stakeholders: Examine the relationship of families, communities and schools in the growth and development of learners. They will implement strategies to actively involve families and communities in child development and learning, determine community resources and services available to families and schools, and act as advocates for students and learning. Throughout the course, working with socially, culturally, linguistically diverse families will be emphasized.
Child and Adolescent Development: Examine and apply the theoretical foundations of human growth and development to child and adolescents. Additionally, leaners will determine children’s learning styles; stages of social, emotional, cognitive and physical development; and needed accommodations in educational settings. Throughout the course, family and community engagement, cultural influences on learners and language growth and development will be emphasized.
Education Principles: Research the historical perspectives and theories of education used in the forming of their own personal educational philosophy. Students will assess legal, ethical and organizational issues. Additionally, students will assess developmental appropriate practices and identify challenging issues associated with teaching children with diverse needs. Career planning, professional guidelines and ethical practices will also be emphasized.
WHAT STUDENTS CAN EARN
Industry Credentials:
Pre-Apprenticeship (12 points)
College Credits:
Education Principles (CTAG)
Families, Schools, and Communities ECE 2200 (CCP)
Classroom Observation K-12 Field Experience EDU 1111 (CCP)
Child Development ECE 1101 (CCP)
