Advanced Early Childhood Education Career Studies Certificate
If you think you might enjoy a career working with young children, this may be the program for you. Advanced Early Childhood Education is the second part of the Technical Studies in Early Childhood Education AAS degree. This program builds upon knowledge gained from completion of the Early Childhood Education CSC which is a prerequisite to this program. Early childhood professionals promote cognitive, emotional, and physical development in children. You will learn about health, safety and nutrition of children, growth and development, appropriate child observation and assessment and effective interactions with children.
Program Length 1/2 year (1 semester)
Career Opportunities Day Care Centers, Pre-Schools, and Head Start.
Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you are interested in working with young children.
G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
Dr. Winona Fleenor has an extensive teaching career in the social sciences and human services. In addition to teaching, she has community service experience in the field, volunteering in many different capacities and serving on numerous community boards and committees.
Winona Fleenor Program Coordinator
LRC 208
wfleenor@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2493
Students must complete the Early Childhood Education, CSC, (Level 1) prior to enrollment in the Advanced Early Childhood Education, CSC, (Level 2) unless the program coordinator grants approval.
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
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Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
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