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Mission
Statement
 It is the mission of the Early Childhood Development
program to prepare students with the knowledge, theory, and practical experience necessary
to plan, implement, and evaluate nurturing, developmentally appropriate experiences for
young children and their families in a variety of settings and in a variety of positions
from entry level to director.
ECD Program
Outcomes:
At the end of the degree program, the student will:
- Apply general education knowledge and
competency in spoken and written communication, mathematics, the
humanities, and social sciences;
- Use core content knowledge and theory in
child development;
- Practice planning, implementing and
evaluating a developmentally appropriate program of activities for
young children;
- Carry out practical experiences in working
with young children and their families in a variety of settings;
- Assume responsibility for the nurture,
care, and education of a group of young children;
- Use methods that foster development of
self-control and self-discipline in young children while building
positive self-esteem;
- Relate the historical and social
foundations of the child care field and the education of young
children;
- Provide an inclusive environment that will
serve the needs of children with special needs and their families;
- Be aware of the variety of resources
available in the community and through this awareness help
families in need;
- Use methods of fostering respect and
appreciation of diversity in early childhood settings, including
anti-bias practices;
- Value professional growth as a lifelong
process;
- Demonstrate the knowledge and competencies
required to meet Ohio Department of Education licensing
requirements and/or Department of Education licensing requirements
and to obtain applicable permits, certificates, and/or
credentials.
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