Early Childhood Education Pathway

11th and 12th Graders

Overview

Learn skills to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for young children while providing positive guidance. Focus on best practices in early childhood development and education. Students will have the opportunity to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a practicum setting for 3 semesters to apply theories and techniques. Coursework also provides a strong foundation for those looking to continue to SCC or a 4-year college.

Tuition: $58.50 per credit hour. Scholarship opportunities available. No cost for students on free & reduced lunch
Books/Fees: Provided at no cost
Transportation: Provided at no cost from all home high schools
Session Options: 8:15-10:15 a.m. (1st year), 12:45-2:45 p.m. (2nd year)
Club Options: EdRising

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Hear from Pathway Students

Possible Careers

Preschool Teacher
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Professional Nanny
Elementary School Paraprofessional

Field Trips

Trinity Infant and Child Care Center
Ivy League Child Care Center
Indigo Bridge Books
Educare of Lincoln
NETV
Assemblage Art Gallery
Lincoln Children’s Museum
Dimensions Nature Explore Classroom
NETA conference
UNO
Morrill Hall

Guest Speakers

Julie Warford, Nebraska TEACH scholarship
Cara Lucas-Richt, Director of LPS Early Childhood
Stephanie Morrow, Gallup

Dual Credits Available

Year 1 Classes Junior (or Senior if pathway is not full)		Year 2 Classes Returning TCA Senior
First Semester	Second Semester	First Semester	Second Semester
ECED 1150 (3.0) Intro to Early Childhood ECED 1160 (3.0) Early Language & Literacy ECED 1015 (1.0) Student Success Weekly field trips and additional work time	ECED 1050 (3.0) Expressive Arts ECED 1060 (3.0) Observation, Assessment & Guidance ECED 1220 (1.0) Pre-Practicum Weekly field trips and additional work time	ECED 1120 (2.0) Preschool Child Development ECED 1224 (3.0) Preschool Math, Science & Social Studies Curriculum ECED 1630 (1.0) Preschool Practicum	ECED 1130 (3.0) Social Emotional Development ECED 1230 (2.0) School Age Child Development & Programming ECED 1640 (1.0) School Age Practicum Complete portfolio and senior graduation seminar

Related Associate of Applied Science Degree Offered at SCC

AAS Degrees: Early Childhood Education or Academic Transfer
Certificates/Diploma: Early Childhood Education