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Early Childhood Education Transfer Major

Program Description: The decision to work with preschool age children is one of the most important career decisions that one can make. A preschool teacher or caregiver is a special person in a child's life as the master new skills, develop friendships, grow independence, and move to new levels of thinking and understanding about themselves and the world. It is an exciting and challenging responsibility to set up a supportive learning environment for a group of preschoolers, develop a relationship with each one, and meet their needs as individuals and as a group. A child's learning experience during this period in their life can increase their self-confidence and readiness for elementary school.

Iowa Central's Early Childhood education plan is designed for students wanting to complete a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Many early childhood education positions require a Child Development Associate (CDA) license issued by the Child Development Associate National Credentialing (CDANC) Association. The purpose of this national certification program is to enhance the quality of child care by defining, evaluating, and recognizing the competence of child care providers and home visitors.

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