General Information
The Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Development prepares students for entry level employment working with young children in safe and healthy environments that are supportive of children鈥檚 individual physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to implement practices informed by Virginia鈥檚 Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards.听
This 16-credit curriculum provides a foundation in early childhood development and is designed for students who plan to work with children from birth through age eight years using developmentally appropriate practices.听
*This is a G3-eligible program*
Program Liason:听Erin Johnson,听ejohnson@mgcc.edu
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Additional Information
For additional information about this degree, please contact Student Services at 540-863-2820.
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