Early Childhood Education Level I

概述

The Early Childhood Education Level I certificate introduces
students to the world of Early Childhood Education. 这个证书是完美的
for those who are exploring a career in early childhood, and can be used by
individuals with a completed degree in a related field to earn specialized
Early Childhood Education credits. 

为什么RVCC?

• All four introductory courses run at both Claremont & 基恩

• Courses are recognized by the NH儿童局 Development
  and Head Start Collaboration and the NH Child Care Licensing Unit
• 学生 currently employed in a NH-licensed program may
  qualify for scholarships available through the Early Childhood Tuition
  援助(ECTA)计划.  详情请参阅: www.ccsnh.edu/ece

职业选择

• 托儿中心
• 启智计划
• 实验室的学校
• Parent cooperatives and after-school programs.

相关的学位

• Early Childhood Education Degree
  
• Early Childhood Education: Infant and Toddler 证书
  
• Early Childhood Education Level 2 证书
  
• 社会服务
  
• 社会服务证书

The Early Childhood Education Program shares in the mission of River Valley Community College to prepare individuals to enter into the workforce, to advance in their chosen career as early childhood professionals and educators, and to prepare for continued study, 包括转学. This program is also committed to preparing students to value the importance of and to participate professionally in quality early childhood settings and their communities.

We recognize and respect that students in the Early Childhood Education Program have varied career goals, both short-term and long-range. We work to meet these varied student needs.

We believe that the overall design of the early childhood curriculum should reflect current interdisciplinary knowledge about the preparation of early childhood professionals. We strive to provide a strong foundation for our students by utilizing the standards for early childhood professional preparation at the associate degree level as outlined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We believe in and support the Code of Ethics as established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

项目的目标

RVCC’s Early Childhood Education Program combines theory and practical experiences.  The curriculum utilizes standards for early childhood professional preparation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

项目的结果

RVCC’s 证书s and Associate Degree focus on:

• 促进儿童发展 & 学习;
• 建立家庭 & 社区关系;
• Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and 家庭;
• Using developmentally effective approaches to connect with children & 家庭;
• Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum; and,
• 成为专业人士.

The Early Childhood Education Level I 证书, Level II 证书, Infant & Toddler 证书 and Associate Degree are all open enrollment programs. This means we accept students once they are accepted to River Valley; no additional program-specific requirements are necessary. 在RVCC, we believe all students should be able to complete a certificate or degree and be able to transfer or start their career as smoothly as possible.

重要提示: 

• All applicants should carefully review the ECE Program’s Technical Standards prior to matriculation.
• All applicants should also read the full Criminal Background Check Policy in the 招生 section of RVCC 目录 and the Student Handbook.
• Applicants seeking admission to the Early Childhood Education Program who believe they may have difficulty with a state registry and criminal records check are advised to contact the New Hampshire Bureau of Child Care Licensing (1-800-852-3345) prior to matriculation.

If you have any questions about the Early Childhood Education programs of study, the please do not hesitate to request information or reach out to the ECE Program Director 克里·贝尔纳普·莫里斯 at (电子邮件保护) or 603-542-7744, extension 5411.