Degree
Early Childhood Education(A.A.)
Credits
65
Average Completion Time
2 years
Format
On-campus and online classes
Related Degrees
Elementary Education B.S
Early Childhood
Education, AA
Degree Overview
Prepare for a Career in the Classroom
Do you love impacting and teaching young children? The Early Childhood education degree might be the major for you! Graduates of the Early Childhood Education program at Faith are qualified to teach in an early childhood education setting*. Our graduates are in high demand and are currently teaching all over the world.
*Note: This degree does not lead to licensure.
You Might Like This Program If...
- You are interested in making a difference in the lives of young children.
- You love teaching!
- You like the idea of having your summers off!
Program Objectives
- Understand the structure, content, and central concepts of his or her selected discipline and create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful
- Understand how students develop and learn and provide experiences that support the development of those learners
- Understand the instructional process and implement teaching strategies and assessments based on knowledge of subject matter, students, and curricular goals
- Understand individual and group motivation and behavior and use this knowledge to create an environment conducive to learning
- Comprehend communication theory and techniques and convey ideas and information effectively in the teaching-learning process
- Understand the Christian teacher’s role as a professional in the church, school, and the broader community and strives to make a positive impact by serving others
Potential Career Paths
- Childcare Worker
- Preschool Associate
- Teacher Associate
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
About the Course
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of early childhood education. It introduces the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of developmentally appropriate practices. Emphasis is placed on tracing both the typical and atypical growth and development of children ages birth through grade three in the following areas: physical motor, intellectual, language development, social-emotional, and spiritual. Students will learn how these various areas impact learning in the early years. Students will understand what constitutes a healthy, supportive, and inclusive learning environment, with special emphasis on the vital role of play.
Format
On-campus fall semester, and available online
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Mark Stupka
Chair, Teacher Education Department
Stephanie Brahs
Early Childhood Education
Faith Earnest
Teacher Education
Melissa Whitcher
Teacher Education
I could speak at length about what I appreciated in my time at FBBC. The Lord used FBBC to both spark and stoke a desire for Christian service. This largely came from watching the servant-hearted example of those who are in leadership. I now find myself in ministry at a church and school that I love and I feel that FBBC was crucial to my preparation both academically and spiritually. I can confidently recommend FBBC because the Lord used the godly men and women who serve there to point me to Christ and to equip me to do so for others. I am grateful.
Jake KirkwoodPastoral Assistant at Prior Lake Baptist Church (Prior Lake, MN), Class of 2019
