Early Childhood Education

Fall 2025

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Program Description

The Early Childhood Education program provides experiences in educational theory in the areas of social/emotional, physical/motor, language/literacy, cognitive, and creative for children from birth through age 8. Courses also are available for providers of school–age children, ages 5 through 14 years. Now that ongoing research reveals the significance of early development, professional preparation has become essential to anyone pursuing a career in the education and care of young children.

SFCC Early Childhood Education program options: 

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will apply specific knowledge and skills in the eight content areas of the Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals.
  1. Child Growth and Development
  2. Curriculum and Learning Environment
  3. Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress
  4. Families and Community Partnerships
  5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  6. Interactions
  7. Program Planning and Development
  8. Professional Development and Leadership