Pre-School Overview (6368)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate (CIP 0419070908)
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/CareerPathways/Education
Program Description
This college credit certificate (CCC) program consists of coursework in curriculum, environments and areas of child development associated with pre-school children.
This CCC provides college-level courses in child development, curriculum, classroom environments, adult-child interaction and parent relationships.
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED;
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
Total program credits: 12.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.
For More Information
Professor Cassandra Wilbanks, wilbankc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3214
Employment Opportunities
The student who completes the CCC for pre-school children will increase his or her marketability when searching for positions as lead teacher and assistant teacher caring for pre-school children.
Career Path Notes
These 12 credits can be applied to the A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Pre-School.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 12)
| EEC1001 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EEC1300 | Early Childhood Language Arts (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC1311 | Early Childhood Science, Social Studies and Math (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC1312 | Early Childhood Fine Arts and Movement (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| EEC1001 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EEC1300 | Early Childhood Language Arts (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC1311 | Early Childhood Science, Social Studies and Math (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC1312 | Early Childhood Fine Arts and Movement (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 12