Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood/Family Education

>This entry level course is intended to provide students with an overview of the field of Early Childhood Education with particular attention to developmental concepts relating to infants and children.  Areas of study will include: ages and stages of development, pre-literacy skills, brain development, environmental safety and criteria for choosing quality child care/preschool. Careers working with young children will be covered with necessary entry-level skills needed. This is a level 1 class towards earning a Human Resources Career Pathway.

• 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
• 10-12 grade

Child Development I 

Intro to Education

This entry level course is intended to provide students with an overview of the field of Early Childhood Education with particular attention to developmental concepts relating to infants and children.  Areas of study will include: ages and stages of development, pre-literacy skills, brain development, environmental safety and criteria for choosing quality child care/preschool. Careers working with young children will be covered with necessary entry-level skills needed.  This is a level 1 class towards earning a Human Resources Career Pathway.

Child Development II

Students can participate in additional related activities such as: 

Some students take a lead teaching role working with preschool age children in Westview’s Little Wildcats Preschool.  Other students practice their skills in an elementary or middle school setting as a “student teacher” / intern.

Students may earn dual credit for some high school course work in this program.