Pre-School Overview (6368)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-education/default.aspx
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
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
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.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
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