This associate's degree will provide you with general knowledge of early childhood and the physical, emotional, social and intellectual factors that can affect it. Graduates of this program will be prepared to apply for entry-level jobs in family childcare homes, preschools and nursery schools, and various children's centers. This program is being offered by Brown Mackie College-Akron in Ohio. The school has a supportive student-based curriculum, in which students have the option of studying full-time, part-time or in the day or evenings. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges & Schools. In 2010, the Brown Mackie College System of Schools was honored as one of the top military-friendly colleges in the United States and is listed in the 2010-2011 Fourth Annual Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities.
This bachelor's degree program includes an extensive range of early childhood courses, such as the study of early childhood development, first aid, nutrition, child psychology and children's literature. Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan offers this program. The school prides itself in quality education and all its courses are taught by teachers and professors, not graduate assistants. Aside from comprehensive lessons in the classroom, Early Childhood Development students will also have the opportunity to observe and have a hands-on experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the school's child development laboratory, called Tot's Place. Graduates can use this degree as a supplement to their studies in education, nursing, optometry and other programs.
This master's degree program is an advanced degree for serious students seeking expertise in the area of early childhood development and education. This program is offered by Grand Canyon University, a private non-denominational Christian university based in Phoenix, Arizona, which is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association. Its early childhood development curriculum consists of teaching methodologies, instructional strategies, theories and assessment techniques, as well as the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood. Graduates of the program will earn teaching credentials in Arizona.
A doctorate degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education is a rigorous training program focused on preparing researchers and educators in this area. New York University Steinhardt in New York offers this advanced program. NYU Steinhardt's PhD programs are for students committed to research and scholarly advancement. Extensive individual mentoring is provided by NYU Steinhardt and the school has been ranked as the number 16th Graduate School of Education in 2011 by U.S. News and World Report.