Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
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Curriculum Details
Miller-Motte’s Early Childhood Education program helps prepare you to pursue a career working with children at their youngest stages. This program is offered either online or on campus to allow you the choice to pursue an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education in a flexible environment. Enrollment is on a rolling basis with classes beginning every 5 to 10 weeks, and you can be finished with your Early Childhood Education degree in as little as 18 months.
Associate of Occupational Science: 92 Credit Hours, 18 Months. Augusta, Columbus, GA.
Associate of Applied Science: 92 Credit Hours, 18 Months. Online.
*The Early Childhood education program prepares students for entry level careers within the childcare and early education fields. This program does not prepare students for any type of teaching or related licensing exams. Although the information taught in this program may be helpful, it does not prepare students to become a licensed teacher.
SKILLS COVERED
Explore the typical physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth and development of children from conception to age seven.
Study different ways young children learn and how this knowledge can help you create learning environments that encourage growth and development.
Learn which intervention programs are available to children ages zero to seven, and how to create age-appropriate curricula.
Discover how song, dance, and poetry can foster creativity in learning environments.
Explore how emergent language develops and how to encourage this development in young children.
Learn how to identify, intervene, provide appropriate assistance to, and create inclusive curricula for students with disabilities.
Discover exciting ways to incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math into a curriculum for young learners.
Career Outcome
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for entry-level careers* within the childcare and early education fields. This program does not prepare students for any type of teaching or related licensing exams. Although the information taught in this program may be helpful, it does not prepare students to become a licensed teacher.
Program graduates may find entry-level work** as:
- Teaching Assistants
Graduates may pursue career opportunities in:
- Public and Private Schools
- Head Start Programs
- Daycare Centers
- Pre-Schools
*Miller-Motte cannot guarantee employment or salary.
**The jobs mentioned are examples of certain potential jobs, not a representation that these outcomes are more probable than others.
What Can I Do With An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education?
People who graduate from the Miller-Motte Early Childhood Education program have the opportunity to pursue entry-level careers within childcare and early education.
*Miller-Motte cannot guarantee employment or salary.
- Head Start Programs
- Private & Public Schools
- Pre-Schools
- Day-Care Centers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Early childhood education refers to the educational and developmental programs designed for children ages zero to eight. They start at daycare centers and end around second or third grade. These programs often encourage children to develop social, motor, and language skills, which can better prepare children for formal education.
Children ages zero to eight are in early childhood.
A child’s brain and body grows quickly between birth and age eight. This makes it a crucial time for children to learn how to build relationships, empathize and communicate with others, and develop skills that can successfully prepare them for school and beyond.
No, a teaching assistant is not the same as a teacher. Teaching assistants work under the supervision of a licensed teacher. They support teachers with daily tasks such as planning and organizing lessons, leading small group activities, and offering individualized support to students.
Our Early Childhood Education program is available online and at our Augusta, GA and Columbus, GA campuses. No matter which mode you choose, you can learn from industry-experienced instructors and prepare for entry-level careers in 18 months. Discover what it takes to foster a love for learning in young children, create supportive learning environments, and nurture their curiosity with a degree in Early Childhood Education from Miller-Motte College.
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Information within this blog is for general information purposes only. Miller-Motte does not assume or guarantee certification/licensures, specific job/career positions, income earning potential or salary expectations based on the programs offered at Miller-Motte. Career and program information statements in this blog do not guarantee that programs or other information mentioned are offered at Miller-Motte.