Early Childhood Education

Course and Hour Requirements:

• Degree
• Diploma
• Certificate
• Infant/Toddler Care Certificate
• Lead Teacher's Credential
• Administrator's Credentials
• Campbell University Transfer

Additional Program Information

Johnston Community College Child Development Center

FOLDER - distance learning opportunities at community colleges in North Carolina

Program Description:

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments.  Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. 

Program Outcomes:

Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children.  Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

Occupational Outlook:

Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings.  Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschool, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school age programs.