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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Teachers can have great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals. Their influence stems from a love of learning, a talent for awakening students to new modes of thinking, an understanding of the human development process, and professional skills. Teachers can be found in almost every sector of society, and they instruct a wide range of topics. While specific course requirements vary among disciplines, most teachers will fulfill the academic requirements of a major in a chosen field, will be literate in the history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and methodology of education, and have developed initial teaching skills through supervised clinical experiences. Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education receive an initial T-4 license upon completion of requirements and are certified to teach preschool through fifth grade in the state of Georgia. Our degree program is Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and certified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC).
Strategies Associated with Jobs for Early Childhood Education Majors • Develop skills related to problem-solving and quick thinking • Learn how to work effectively with parents and adults as well as children • Develop soft skills such as fostering a positive learning environment, communicating/ presenting material in multiple ways, and developing meaningful relationships • Volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club or Big Brothers Big Sisters to develop a long term relationship with a child and to learn motivation techniques • Earn good grades in your freshmen and sophomore level courses to establish a solid academic record for being accepted to the program • Establish a good working relationship with your cooperating teacher during your student teacher experience senior year as their reference will be invaluable to you
Possible Job Titles • Alumni Relations Coordinator • Athletic Coach • Camp Director • Child Life Specialist • Customer Service Representative • Education & Training Coordinator • Educational Materials Coordinator • Educational Therapist • Elementary School Teacher • Employee Training Instructor • Information Specialist • In-Home Day care • Learning Specialist • Library Assistant • Management Trainee • Missionary Worker • Organizational Trainer • Outdoor Educator • Paraprofessional Teacher • Personnel Consultant • Preschool Teacher • Project Coordinator • Recreation Coordinator • Religious Education Coordinator • Resource Teacher • Social Services Volunteer
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