Associate in Science
The Early Childhood Education degree at Cape Cod Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The current accreditation term runs from July 1, 2021 through July 30, 2023.
The Early Childhood Education Program – Career Option is designed for students who are interested in working with young children. Graduates of the program my work in a variety of child care settings in both private and public schools.
Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Check out the Career Pathways Grant for the opportunity to save money and earn your Child Development Associate credential while you pursue your degree.
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Upon completion of this program, the student is qualified to work in a licensed child care facility. Graduates also work in summer camps and as assistants in public schools. The program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services.
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Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education program, students are able to:
The following information is being provided as required by the Federal Government Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in response to the American with Disabilities Act.
In order to successfully complete the Early Childhood Education Program, certain cognitive, physical and behavioral capabilities, as specified in the U.S. Department of Labor Core Tasks and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care regulations, are required in course work and as part of your field experience. Early Childhood Education students must be able to satisfy these essential program standards with or without a reasonable accommodation in order to enroll into and successfully progress through the program. These include:
Communication
Early Childhood teachers must be able to communicate effectively in English with children, families, colleagues, and others in the community.
Cognitive Performance
Early Childhood teachers must be able to think independently to solve problems in the classroom to support children’s development and learning and keep children safe.
Behavioral Performance
Early Childhood teachers must be able to combine their knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform many tasks and meet state regulations for early childhood programs.
Physical
Early Childhood teachers must be able to keep children safe during inside and outside play and activities, including evacuation drills, as well as attend to their physical needs, including feeding, changing clothing and diapers, and providing medication.
Debra Murphy, Program Coordinator
Kathy Blackwell
Mary Cronin
Maggie Donahue
Nancy Gross
Kathleen Healy
Liz Stapleton
The Early Childhood Education Program at Cape Cod Community College embraces the NAEYC’s assumption that "All young children, birth through age eight, should have access to high-quality early childhood education services." Early Childhood Education is an inclusive and engaging process that is part of the complex system in the lives of young children and families. We believe the following: