CHILD CARE PRACTITIONER
Department:Education and Human Services
School(s): Community Engagement & Development
MCC Program Code: CD01CIP Code: 19.0709
NYSED Code (DCC): 39040
New, Transfer, or Re-admit students should contact Admissions at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@dos5.net.
Description
This degree provides comprehensive course work for individuals who work with or plan to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and early school age children up to age 8. Students will acquire a thorough understanding of principles of early care education, growth and development through an equitable, diverse and cultural lens. They will receive specific instruction on all aspects of developmental domains including cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. Focus areas will be on writing and implementing curriculum and lesson planning, early literacy in addition to properly observing and assessing young children. Students who complete this degree will be prepared to enter the early care work environment, including infant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten settings. In addition, possible employment opportunities include program coordinators as well as positions which require an understanding of child development and effective learning environments for young children. Careers could include infant, toddler, preschool teachers, family engagement specialists, home visitors and K-12 teacher aids and assistants.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Summarize specific early childhood developmental theories paying special attention to young childhood birth-age 8.
2. Explain the fundamental needs and developmental milestones of young children through an equitable, diverse and cultural lens..
3. Identify strategies that will enable early childhood professionals to successfully provide developmentally appropriate support and guidance.
4. Analyze the cultural influences and family dynamics in a young child's life.
5. Apply subject matter knowledge of early childhood (birth-age 8) concepts in work with diverse children through a field work experience in a group child care setting.
Employment Potential
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| Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| ECE 150 Exploring Early Care and Education | 3 |
| ECE 151 Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Young Children | 3 |
| EDU 100 Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 1 |
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychological Science | 3 |
First Semester Total: | 16 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| ENG 215 Children’s Literature | 3 |
| ECE 130 Field Work Child Care Practitioner I | 3 |
| ECE 200 Developing Early Literacy | 3 |
| CRC 101 Practical Computer Literacy OR EDU 125 Technology in Education* | 2-3 |
| PSY 201 Developmental Psychology - Child | 3 |
| ECE 110 Seminar for Early Childhood Care Givers | 1 |
Second Semester Total: | 15-16 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| ECE 152 Early Childhood Quality Practices for Professionals | 3 |
| ECE 250 Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| HUM 218 Working with Trauma Informed Care Skills | 3 |
| EDU 150 Performance and Presentation Skills for Educators | 3 |
| SCI 131 Integrated Science for Future Teachers I-The Physical World OR SCI 132 Integrated Science for Future Teachers II-The Living World | 4 |
Third Semester Total: | 16 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| ECE 230 Field Work Child Care Practitioner II | 3 |
| ECE 251 Family and Culture | 3 |
| EDU 230 Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| HED 116 Issues in Child Development and Health | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE (SPC 141, BUS 104, HIS 111, OR HIS 112 recommended) | 3 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 15 |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 62-63 |
Revised 3/29/2024