Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for employment as a head teacher or director of childcare facilities. Learning opportunities center on curriculum planning, managing, and teaching within a childcare facility. Skills essential to working with parents and children in a variety of settings and activities are stressed. Individuals who are considering going into the field of early childhood education should be aware that checks with the Adult and Child Abuse Registries are conducted before employment is offered. Such checks are also done on students enrolled in practicum courses. This practice is consistent with Nebraska state statutes.

The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which means it was required to meet high standards in the preparation of early childhood education employees.

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Early Childhood Educator  

Certificate of Achievement: 

Early Childhood Educator – Assistant

Career Certificate:

Early Childhood Generalist

Early Childhood Spanish

Early Childhood Sign Language

Early Childhood Family/Group Home Specialist