Early Childhood Education

Certificate of Proficiency

The Early Childhood Education Program provides knowledge of, and training in, working with children of preschool age. The Certificate of Proficiency provides intensive study of children, techniques for working with them, and specific subject areas of Early Childhood Education. Upon completion of the certificate requirements, students will be prepared to work in programs involving young children, i.e., Head Start, Child Care, Parent Cooperatives, and private preschools.

Program Outcomes

1. Acquire, interpret, and use information and resources that support industry defined appropriate practice.
2. Work as team members and demonstrate respect for diversity in an early childhood environment to accomplish family, child, and program goals.
3. Effectively communicate in various ways in the context of early childhood settings.
4. Participate in evaluation and maintenance of early childhood environments and programming on a regular basis.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2012-2013 Olympic College Catalog