Program Description

Option offered through Liberal Arts

For students who wish to prepare themselves for an Associate degree or wish to transfer and earn a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of psychological concepts to the learning behavior of children from Pre-K to Grade 3;
• Analyze the characteristics of effective teaching behaviors and “best practices” in the teaching profession;
• Describe the organization and funding of school systems;
• Describe the roles of teachers, students, parents, administrators, and teacher associations in the U.S.;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Demonstrate the skills and motivation for continued self-education;
• Demonstrate the ability to access and utilize various sources of information such as the library and the internet;
• Develop skill in quantitative and scientific reasoning;
• Evaluate the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of Early Childhood Elementary Education. 

After Union County College

Graduates of this program will transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree to work with students in early childhood education.

Recommended Sequence

Milestone Courses