Early Childhood Education offers students the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of child care via classroom learning, simulations and actual hands-on experiences in various child care settngs. 

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College credit is offered for infant and toddler education, health and safety, and curriculum and instruction. Students get hands-on experience working in an on-site child care center. 

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Students can earn certifications in American Heart First Aid/CPR, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse and Neglect. They participate in FCCLA and the national Educators Rising program.

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They develop thinking and problem-solving skills, help children achieve independence, create hands-on activities for children, learn how to teach through play and can earn national accreditation.

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Graduates of the program go on to work in preschools, and become children care providers, nannies and future teachers.